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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.80, 615.95 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.80, 615.95 and 396.24 is: 547.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.80 : 615.95 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.80/615.95 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.80x = 615.95 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.80x = 244,066.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,066.92/445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.48

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