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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.23, 614.01 and 276.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.23, 614.01 and 276.97 is: 381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.23 : 614.01 = 276.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.23/614.01 = 276.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.23x = 614.01 × 276.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.23x = 170,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,059.72/445.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.96

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