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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.48, 613.83 and 378.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.48, 613.83 and 378.86 is: 522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.48 : 613.83 = 378.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.48/613.83 = 378.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.48x = 613.83 × 378.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.48x = 232,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,552.56/445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.03

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