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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.99, 614.76 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.99, 614.76 and 357.18 is: 492.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.99 : 614.76 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.99/614.76 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.99x = 614.76 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.99x = 219,579.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,579.98/445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.34

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