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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.05, 613.98 and 279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.05, 613.98 and 279.15 is: 385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.05 : 613.98 = 279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.05/613.98 = 279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.05x = 613.98 × 279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.05x = 171,392.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,392.52/445.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.11

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