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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.65, 614.84 and 279.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.65, 614.84 and 279.87 is: 386.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.65 : 614.84 = 279.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.65/614.84 = 279.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.65x = 614.84 × 279.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.65x = 172,073.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,073.87/445.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.12

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