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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.37, 614.86 and 310.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.37, 614.86 and 310.97 is: 429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.37 : 614.86 = 310.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.37/614.86 = 310.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.37x = 614.86 × 310.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.37x = 191,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,203.77/445.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.32

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