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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.91, 614.49 and 321.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.91, 614.49 and 321.35 is: 442.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.91 : 614.49 = 321.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.91/614.49 = 321.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.91x = 614.49 × 321.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.91x = 197,466.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,466.36/445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.84

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