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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.42, 614.82 and 305.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.42, 614.82 and 305.49 is: 421.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.42 : 614.82 = 305.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.42/614.82 = 305.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.42x = 614.82 × 305.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.42x = 187,818.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,818.29/445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.67

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