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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.73, 615.28 and 399.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.73, 615.28 and 399.02 is: 550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.73 : 615.28 = 399.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.73/615.28 = 399.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.73x = 615.28 × 399.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.73x = 245,505.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,505.75/445.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.80

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