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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.43, 614.86 and 279.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.43, 614.86 and 279.69 is: 386.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.43 : 614.86 = 279.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.43/614.86 = 279.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.43x = 614.86 × 279.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.43x = 171,967.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,967.19/445.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.07

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