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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.12, 614.76 and 340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.12, 614.76 and 340.36 is: 470.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.12 : 614.76 = 340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.12/614.76 = 340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.12x = 614.76 × 340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.12x = 209,239.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,239.71/445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.07

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