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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.28, 614.98 and 408.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.28, 614.98 and 408.38 is: 564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.28 : 614.98 = 408.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.28/614.98 = 408.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.28x = 614.98 × 408.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.28x = 251,145.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,145.53/445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.02

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