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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 614.52 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 614.52 and 352.26 is: 485.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 614.52 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/614.52 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 614.52 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 216,470.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,470.82/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.71

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