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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.09, 613.46 and 304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.09, 613.46 and 304.96 is: 420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.09 : 613.46 = 304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.09/613.46 = 304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.09x = 613.46 × 304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.09x = 187,078.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,078.99/445.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.32

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