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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.97, 615.07 and 340.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.97, 615.07 and 340.86 is: 470.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.97 : 615.07 = 340.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.97/615.07 = 340.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.97x = 615.07 × 340.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.97x = 209,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,653.89/445.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.11

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