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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 614.22 and 314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 614.22 and 314.70 is: 433.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 614.22 = 314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/614.22 = 314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 614.22 × 314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 193,295.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,295.03/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.47

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