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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.38, 614.88 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.38, 614.88 and 335.34 is: 462.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.38 : 614.88 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.38/614.88 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.38x = 614.88 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.38x = 206,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,193.86/445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.96

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