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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 615.06 and 393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 615.06 and 393.48 is: 543.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 615.06 = 393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/615.06 = 393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 615.06 × 393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 242,013.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,013.81/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.46

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