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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.70, 614.60 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.70, 614.60 and 313.04 is: 431.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.70 : 614.60 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.70/614.60 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.70x = 614.60 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.70x = 192,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,394.38/445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.67

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