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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.84, 615.06 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.84, 615.06 and 279.72 is: 385.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.84 : 615.06 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.84/615.06 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.84x = 615.06 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.84x = 172,044.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,044.58/445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.89

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