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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.08, 613.86 and 279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.08, 613.86 and 279.12 is: 384.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.08 : 613.86 = 279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.08/613.86 = 279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.08x = 613.86 × 279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.08x = 171,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,340.60/445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.97

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