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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.03, 614.63 and 279.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.03, 614.63 and 279.38 is: 385.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.03 : 614.63 = 279.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.03/614.63 = 279.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.03x = 614.63 × 279.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.03x = 171,715.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,715.33/445.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.85

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