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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 615.24 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 615.24 and 290.52 is: 401.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 615.24 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/615.24 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 615.24 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 178,739.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,739.52/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.05

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