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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.99, 615.75 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.99, 615.75 and 306.06 is: 422.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.99 : 615.75 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.99/615.75 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.99x = 615.75 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.99x = 188,458.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,458.17/445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.56

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