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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.59, 615.16 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.59, 615.16 and 279.84 is: 386.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.59 : 615.16 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.59/615.16 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.59x = 615.16 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.59x = 172,146.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,146.37/445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.33

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