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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.41, 614.72 and 279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.41, 614.72 and 279.63 is: 385.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.41 : 614.72 = 279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.41/614.72 = 279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.41x = 614.72 × 279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.41x = 171,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,894.85/445.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.92

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