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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.40, 614.10 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.40, 614.10 and 334.52 is: 461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.40 : 614.10 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.40/614.10 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.40x = 614.10 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.40x = 205,428.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,428.73/445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.22

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