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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.70, 614.85 and 314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.70, 614.85 and 314.42 is: 433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.70 : 614.85 = 314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.70/614.85 = 314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.70x = 614.85 × 314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.70x = 193,321.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,321.14/445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.75

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