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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.33, 614.78 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.33, 614.78 and 305.50 is: 421.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.33 : 614.78 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.33/614.78 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.33x = 614.78 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.33x = 187,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,813.76/445.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.74

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