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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 615.33 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 615.33 and 352.80 is: 487.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 615.33 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/615.33 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 615.33 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 217,088.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,088.42/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.09

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