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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.26, 614.49 and 290.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.26, 614.49 and 290.01 is: 400.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.26 : 614.49 = 290.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.26/614.49 = 290.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.26x = 614.49 × 290.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.26x = 178,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,208.24/445.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.23

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