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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.52, 616.58 and 383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.52, 616.58 and 383.56 is: 530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.52 : 616.58 = 383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.52/616.58 = 383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.52x = 616.58 × 383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.52x = 236,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,495.42/445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.83

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