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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.26, 614.46 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.26, 614.46 and 290.28 is: 400.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.26 : 614.46 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.26/614.46 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.26x = 614.46 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.26x = 178,365.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,365.45/445.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.59

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