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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.10, 614.28 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.10, 614.28 and 334.38 is: 461.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.10 : 614.28 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.10/614.28 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.10x = 614.28 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.10x = 205,402.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,402.95/445.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.48

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