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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.10, 613.44 and 420.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.10, 613.44 and 420.46 is: 579.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.10 : 613.44 = 420.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.10/613.44 = 420.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.10x = 613.44 × 420.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.10x = 257,925.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,925.45/445.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.48

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