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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.87, 668.74 and 323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.87, 668.74 and 323.06 is: 484.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.87 : 668.74 = 323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.87/668.74 = 323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.87x = 668.74 × 323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.87x = 216,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,043.14/445.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.54

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