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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.65, 614.94 and 279.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.65, 614.94 and 279.86 is: 386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.65 : 614.94 = 279.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.65/614.94 = 279.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.65x = 614.94 × 279.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.65x = 172,094.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,094.03/445.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.16

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