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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.94, 615.18 and 288.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.94, 615.18 and 288.71 is: 398.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.94 : 615.18 = 288.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.94/615.18 = 288.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.94x = 615.18 × 288.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.94x = 177,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,608.62/445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.28

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