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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.08, 614.08 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.08, 614.08 and 305.44 is: 421.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.08 : 614.08 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.08/614.08 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.08x = 614.08 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.08x = 187,564.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,564.60/445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.42

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