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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.23, 664.61 and 414.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.23, 664.61 and 414.45 is: 618.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.23 : 664.61 = 414.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.23/664.61 = 414.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.23x = 664.61 × 414.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.23x = 275,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,445.54/445.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.66

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