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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.13, 614.49 and 334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.13, 614.49 and 334.64 is: 461.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.13 : 614.49 = 334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.13/614.49 = 334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.13x = 614.49 × 334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.13x = 205,633.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,633.21/445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.96

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