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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.34, 615.05 and 305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.34, 615.05 and 305.82 is: 422.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.34 : 615.05 = 305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.34/615.05 = 305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.34x = 615.05 × 305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.34x = 188,093.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,093.06/445.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.36

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