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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.16, 613.72 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.16, 613.72 and 287.52 is: 396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.16 : 613.72 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.16/613.72 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.16x = 613.72 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.16x = 176,456.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,456.77/445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.39

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