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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.44, 615.34 and 314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.44, 615.34 and 314.22 is: 434.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.44 : 615.34 = 314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.44/615.34 = 314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.44x = 615.34 × 314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.44x = 193,352.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,352.13/445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.07

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