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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.02, 613.86 and 287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.02, 613.86 and 287.60 is: 396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.02 : 613.86 = 287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.02/613.86 = 287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.02x = 613.86 × 287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.02x = 176,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,546.14/445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.72

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