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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.29, 614.32 and 279.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.29, 614.32 and 279.43 is: 385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.29 : 614.32 = 279.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.29/614.32 = 279.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.29x = 614.32 × 279.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.29x = 171,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,659.44/445.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.50

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