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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 614.07 and 375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 614.07 and 375.46 is: 517.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 614.07 = 375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/614.07 = 375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 614.07 × 375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 230,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,558.72/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.83

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