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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.98, 615.06 and 322.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.98, 615.06 and 322.45 is: 444.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.98 : 615.06 = 322.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.98/615.06 = 322.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.98x = 615.06 × 322.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.98x = 198,326.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,326.10/445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.70

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