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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.89, 615.51 and 321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.89, 615.51 and 321.60 is: 443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.89 : 615.51 = 321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.89/615.51 = 321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.89x = 615.51 × 321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.89x = 197,948.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,948.02/445.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.94

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