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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.96, 615.02 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.96, 615.02 and 328.05 is: 452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.96 : 615.02 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.96/615.02 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.96x = 615.02 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.96x = 201,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,756.59/445.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.41

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