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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.48, 613.86 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.48, 613.86 and 376.36 is: 518.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.48 : 613.86 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.48/613.86 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.48x = 613.86 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.48x = 231,032.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,032.35/445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.61

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