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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.98, 615.99 and 348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.98, 615.99 and 348.90 is: 481.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.98 : 615.99 = 348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.98/615.99 = 348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.98x = 615.99 × 348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.98x = 214,918.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,918.91/445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.90

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