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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.71, 613.58 and 384.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.71, 613.58 and 384.38 is: 529.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.71 : 613.58 = 384.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.71/613.58 = 384.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.71x = 613.58 × 384.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.71x = 235,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,842.89/445.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.14

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