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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.39, 614.41 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.39, 614.41 and 303.48 is: 418.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.39 : 614.41 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.39/614.41 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.39x = 614.41 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.39x = 186,460.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,460.39/445.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.65

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