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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.40, 615.33 and 414.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.40, 615.33 and 414.66 is: 572.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.40 : 615.33 = 414.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.40/615.33 = 414.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.40x = 615.33 × 414.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.40x = 255,152.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,152.74/445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.87

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