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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.91, 614.79 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.91, 614.79 and 371.25 is: 511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.91 : 614.79 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.91/614.79 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.91x = 614.79 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.91x = 228,240.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,240.79/445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.86

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