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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 614.31 and 414.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 614.31 and 414.03 is: 571.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 614.31 = 414.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/614.31 = 414.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 614.31 × 414.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 254,342.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,342.77/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.15

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