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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.09, 614.45 and 339.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.09, 614.45 and 339.31 is: 468.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.09 : 614.45 = 339.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.09/614.45 = 339.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.09x = 614.45 × 339.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.09x = 208,487.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,487.33/445.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.42

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