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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.65, 615.45 and 346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.65, 615.45 and 346.44 is: 478.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.65 : 615.45 = 346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.65/615.45 = 346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.65x = 615.45 × 346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.65x = 213,216.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,216.50/445.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.44

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