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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 614.12 and 279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 614.12 and 279.34 is: 385.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 614.12 = 279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/614.12 = 279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 614.12 × 279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 171,545.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,545.35/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.37

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