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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 666.62 and 409.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 666.62 and 409.50 is: 613.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 666.62 = 409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/666.62 = 409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 666.62 × 409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 272,980.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,980.89/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.25

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