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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.44, 614.55 and 279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.44, 614.55 and 279.60 is: 385.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.44 : 614.55 = 279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.44/614.55 = 279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.44x = 614.55 × 279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.44x = 171,823.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,823.71/445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.74

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