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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.55, 614.99 and 357.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.55, 614.99 and 357.17 is: 493.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.55 : 614.99 = 357.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.55/614.99 = 357.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.55x = 614.99 × 357.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.55x = 219,654.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,654.19/445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.00

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