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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.55, 614.84 and 279.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.55, 614.84 and 279.71 is: 385.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.55 : 614.84 = 279.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.55/614.84 = 279.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.55x = 614.84 × 279.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.55x = 171,975.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,975.50/445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.98

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