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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.02, 613.85 and 287.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.02, 613.85 and 287.59 is: 396.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.02 : 613.85 = 287.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.02/613.85 = 287.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.02x = 613.85 × 287.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.02x = 176,537.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,537.12/445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.69

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