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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.01, 614.48 and 279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.01, 614.48 and 279.50 is: 385.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.01 : 614.48 = 279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.01/614.48 = 279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.01x = 614.48 × 279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.01x = 171,742.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,742.69/445.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.93

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