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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.44, 614.01 and 347.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.44, 614.01 and 347.01 is: 478.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.44 : 614.01 = 347.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.44/614.01 = 347.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.44x = 614.01 × 347.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.44x = 213,067.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,067.61/445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.33

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