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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 614.21 and 352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 614.21 and 352.18 is: 485.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 614.21 = 352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/614.21 = 352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 614.21 × 352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 216,309.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,309.18/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.44

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