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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 614.72 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 614.72 and 305.52 is: 421.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 614.72 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/614.72 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 614.72 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 187,809.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,809.25/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.44

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