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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.08, 614.11 and 287.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.08, 614.11 and 287.46 is: 396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.08 : 614.11 = 287.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.08/614.11 = 287.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.08x = 614.11 × 287.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.08x = 176,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,532.06/445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.63

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