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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.19, 614.81 and 408.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.19, 614.81 and 408.34 is: 563.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.19 : 614.81 = 408.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.19/614.81 = 408.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.19x = 614.81 × 408.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.19x = 251,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,046.40/445.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.91

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