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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 614.10 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 614.10 and 334.72 is: 461.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 614.10 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/614.10 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 614.10 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 205,551.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,551.55/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.66

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