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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.85, 614.33 and 305.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.85, 614.33 and 305.83 is: 421.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.85 : 614.33 = 305.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.85/614.33 = 305.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.85x = 614.33 × 305.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.85x = 187,879.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,879.19/445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.39

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