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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.09, 613.91 and 385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.09, 613.91 and 385.98 is: 532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.09 : 613.91 = 385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.09/613.91 = 385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.09x = 613.91 × 385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.09x = 236,956.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,956.98/445.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.38

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