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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 615.04 and 314.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 615.04 and 314.79 is: 434.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 615.04 = 314.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/615.04 = 314.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 615.04 × 314.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 193,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,607.12/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.58

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