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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.42, 614.28 and 399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.42, 614.28 and 399.52 is: 550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.42 : 614.28 = 399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.42/614.28 = 399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.42x = 614.28 × 399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.42x = 245,417.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,417.15/445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.98

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