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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 614.84 and 314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 614.84 and 314.42 is: 433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 614.84 = 314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/614.84 = 314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 614.84 × 314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 193,317.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,317.99/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.80

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