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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.61, 615.39 and 306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.61, 615.39 and 306.08 is: 422.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.61 : 615.39 = 306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.61/615.39 = 306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.61x = 615.39 × 306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.61x = 188,357.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,357.52/445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.70

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