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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.86, 614.67 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.86, 614.67 and 314.64 is: 433.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.86 : 614.67 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.86/614.67 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.86x = 614.67 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.86x = 193,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,399.77/445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.77

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