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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 615.03 and 341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 615.03 and 341.82 is: 471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 615.03 = 341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/615.03 = 341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 615.03 × 341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 210,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,229.55/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.90

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