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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.16, 612.96 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.16, 612.96 and 379.52 is: 522.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.16 : 612.96 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.16/612.96 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.16x = 612.96 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.16x = 232,630.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,630.58/445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.58

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