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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.29, 613.90 and 312.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.29, 613.90 and 312.33 is: 430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.29 : 613.90 = 312.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.29/613.90 = 312.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.29x = 613.90 × 312.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.29x = 191,739.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,739.78/445.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.60

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