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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.86, 613.91 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.86, 613.91 and 379.35 is: 522.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.86 : 613.91 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.86/613.91 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.86x = 613.91 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.86x = 232,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,887.71/445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.33

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