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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.90, 668.31 and 323.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.90, 668.31 and 323.86 is: 485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.90 : 668.31 = 323.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.90/668.31 = 323.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.90x = 668.31 × 323.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.90x = 216,438.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,438.88/445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.40

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