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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.28, 614.04 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.28, 614.04 and 383.32 is: 528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.28 : 614.04 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.28/614.04 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.28x = 614.04 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.28x = 235,373.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,373.81/445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.60

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