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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.70, 614.89 and 277.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.70, 614.89 and 277.63 is: 383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.70 : 614.89 = 277.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.70/614.89 = 277.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.70x = 614.89 × 277.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.70x = 170,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,710.72/445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.01

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