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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.56, 615.06 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.56, 615.06 and 305.88 is: 422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.56 : 615.06 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.56/615.06 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.56x = 615.06 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.56x = 188,134.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,134.55/445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.24

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