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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.06, 614.44 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.06, 614.44 and 308.88 is: 426.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.06 : 614.44 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.06/614.44 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.06x = 614.44 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.06x = 189,789.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,789.19/445.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.43

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