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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.34, 614.67 and 289.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.34, 614.67 and 289.82 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.34 : 614.67 = 289.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.34/614.67 = 289.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.34x = 614.67 × 289.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.34x = 178,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,143.66/445.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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