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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.07, 613.92 and 279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.07, 613.92 and 279.33 is: 385.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.07 : 613.92 = 279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.07/613.92 = 279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.07x = 613.92 × 279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.07x = 171,486.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,486.27/445.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.31

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