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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.73, 614.18 and 379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.73, 614.18 and 379.10 is: 522.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.73 : 614.18 = 379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.73/614.18 = 379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.73x = 614.18 × 379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.73x = 232,835.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,835.28/445.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.37

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