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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 614.60 and 306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 614.60 and 306.08 is: 422.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 614.60 = 306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/614.60 = 306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 614.60 × 306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 188,116.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,116.77/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.51

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