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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.30, 613.85 and 389.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.30, 613.85 and 389.41 is: 536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.30 : 613.85 = 389.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.30/613.85 = 389.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.30x = 613.85 × 389.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.30x = 239,035.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,035.85/445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.80

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