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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.61, 615.07 and 279.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.61, 615.07 and 279.88 is: 386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.61 : 615.07 = 279.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.61/615.07 = 279.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.61x = 615.07 × 279.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.61x = 172,145.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,145.79/445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.31

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