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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.74, 615.48 and 288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.74, 615.48 and 288.45 is: 398.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.74 : 615.48 = 288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.74/615.48 = 288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.74x = 615.48 × 288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.74x = 177,535.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,535.21/445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.29

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