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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 615.04 and 327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 615.04 and 327.93 is: 452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 615.04 = 327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/615.04 = 327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 615.04 × 327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 201,690.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,690.07/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.30

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