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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.48, 615.20 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.48, 615.20 and 290.52 is: 401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.48 : 615.20 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.48/615.20 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.48x = 615.20 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.48x = 178,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,727.90/445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.20

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