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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 614.34 and 314.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 614.34 and 314.51 is: 433.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 614.34 = 314.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/614.34 = 314.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 614.34 × 314.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 193,213.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,213.00/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.87

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