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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.94, 615.64 and 306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.94, 615.64 and 306.14 is: 422.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.94 : 615.64 = 306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.94/615.64 = 306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.94x = 615.64 × 306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.94x = 188,468.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,468.19/445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.64

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