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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.52, 614.76 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.52, 614.76 and 290.48 is: 400.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.52 : 614.76 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.52/614.76 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.52x = 614.76 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.52x = 178,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,575.48/445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.82

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