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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.89, 615.20 and 314.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.89, 615.20 and 314.67 is: 434.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.89 : 615.20 = 314.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.89/615.20 = 314.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.89x = 615.20 × 314.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.89x = 193,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,583.41/445.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.15

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