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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.35, 614.57 and 279.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.35, 614.57 and 279.65 is: 385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.35 : 614.57 = 279.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.35/614.57 = 279.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.35x = 614.57 × 279.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.35x = 171,864.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,864.50/445.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.91

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