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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.75, 615.14 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.75, 615.14 and 290.50 is: 400.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.75 : 615.14 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.75/615.14 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.75x = 615.14 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.75x = 178,696.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,696.72/445.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.89

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