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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.63, 614.73 and 279.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.63, 614.73 and 279.81 is: 385.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.63 : 614.73 = 279.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.63/614.73 = 279.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.63x = 614.73 × 279.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.63x = 172,007.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,007.60/445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.99

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