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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.94, 669.07 and 325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.94, 669.07 and 325.78 is: 488.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.94 : 669.07 = 325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.94/669.07 = 325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.94x = 669.07 × 325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.94x = 217,969.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,969.62/445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.79

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