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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 614.54 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 614.54 and 376.10 is: 518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 614.54 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/614.54 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 614.54 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 231,128.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,128.49/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.50

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