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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.82, 615.40 and 399.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.82, 615.40 and 399.11 is: 550.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.82 : 615.40 = 399.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.82/615.40 = 399.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.82x = 615.40 × 399.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.82x = 245,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,612.29/445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.92

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