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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 615.21 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 615.21 and 279.96 is: 386.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 615.21 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/615.21 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 615.21 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 172,234.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,234.19/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.45

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