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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.74, 614.54 and 305.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.74, 614.54 and 305.61 is: 421.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.74 : 614.54 = 305.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.74/614.54 = 305.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.74x = 614.54 × 305.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.74x = 187,806.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,806.50/445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.34

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