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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.35, 614.64 and 334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.35, 614.64 and 334.63 is: 461.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.35 : 614.64 = 334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.35/614.64 = 334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.35x = 614.64 × 334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.35x = 205,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,679.85/445.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.84

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