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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.71, 615.06 and 279.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.71, 615.06 and 279.93 is: 386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.71 : 615.06 = 279.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.71/615.06 = 279.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.71x = 615.06 × 279.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.71x = 172,173.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,173.75/445.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.29

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