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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 614.06 and 279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 614.06 and 279.04 is: 384.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 614.06 = 279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/614.06 = 279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 614.06 × 279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 171,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,347.30/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.93

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