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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.11, 614.08 and 305.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.11, 614.08 and 305.45 is: 421.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.11 : 614.08 = 305.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.11/614.08 = 305.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.11x = 614.08 × 305.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.11x = 187,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,570.74/445.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.40

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