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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 614.04 and 379.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 614.04 and 379.01 is: 522.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 614.04 = 379.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/614.04 = 379.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 614.04 × 379.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 232,724.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,724.23/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.23

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