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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.04, 614.36 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.04, 614.36 and 347.28 is: 479.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.04 : 614.36 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.04/614.36 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.04x = 614.36 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.04x = 213,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,354.94/445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.41

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