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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.80, 615.42 and 374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.80, 615.42 and 374.88 is: 517.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.80 : 615.42 = 374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.80/615.42 = 374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.80x = 615.42 × 374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.80x = 230,708.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,708.65/445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.52

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