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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 612.98 and 435.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 612.98 and 435.55 is: 599.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 612.98 = 435.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/612.98 = 435.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 612.98 × 435.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 266,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,983.44/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.77

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