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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.86, 667.77 and 322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.86, 667.77 and 322.86 is: 483.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.86 : 667.77 = 322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.86/667.77 = 322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.86x = 667.77 × 322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.86x = 215,596.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,596.22/445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.55

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