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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.70, 614.22 and 386.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.70, 614.22 and 386.51 is: 532.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.70 : 614.22 = 386.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.70/614.22 = 386.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.70x = 614.22 × 386.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.70x = 237,399.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,399.10/445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.65

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