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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.52, 614.61 and 279.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.52, 614.61 and 279.65 is: 385.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.52 : 614.61 = 279.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.52/614.61 = 279.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.52x = 614.61 × 279.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.52x = 171,872.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,872.61/445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.78

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