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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.94, 615.06 and 327.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.94, 615.06 and 327.87 is: 452.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.94 : 615.06 = 327.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.94/615.06 = 327.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.94x = 615.06 × 327.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.94x = 201,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,659.72/445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.21

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