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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.86, 614.16 and 375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.86, 614.16 and 375.84 is: 517.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.86 : 614.16 = 375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.86/614.16 = 375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.86x = 614.16 × 375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.86x = 230,825.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,825.89/445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.71

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