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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.16, 614.30 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.16, 614.30 and 279.32 is: 385.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.16 : 614.30 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.16/614.30 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.16x = 614.30 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.16x = 171,586.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,586.28/445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.45

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