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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.20, 614.02 and 287.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.20, 614.02 and 287.86 is: 397.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.20 : 614.02 = 287.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.20/614.02 = 287.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.20x = 614.02 × 287.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.20x = 176,751.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,751.80/445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.02

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