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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.98, 615.59 and 313.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.98, 615.59 and 313.14 is: 432.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.98 : 615.59 = 313.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.98/615.59 = 313.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.98x = 615.59 × 313.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.98x = 192,766.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,766.64/445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.23

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