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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.69, 615.12 and 288.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.69, 615.12 and 288.25 is: 397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.69 : 615.12 = 288.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.69/615.12 = 288.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.69x = 615.12 × 288.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.69x = 177,305.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,305.72/445.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.82

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