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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.10, 613.16 and 312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.10, 613.16 and 312.06 is: 429.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.10 : 613.16 = 312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.10/613.16 = 312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.10x = 613.16 × 312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.10x = 191,341.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,341.15/445.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.89

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