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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.71, 615.56 and 306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.71, 615.56 and 306.19 is: 422.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.71 : 615.56 = 306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.71/615.56 = 306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.71x = 615.56 × 306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.71x = 188,475.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,475.25/445.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.87

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