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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.15, 614.26 and 340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.15, 614.26 and 340.30 is: 469.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.15 : 614.26 = 340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.15/614.26 = 340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.15x = 614.26 × 340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.15x = 209,032.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,032.68/445.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.58

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