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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.44, 663.96 and 417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.44, 663.96 and 417.60 is: 622.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.44 : 663.96 = 417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.44/663.96 = 417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.44x = 663.96 × 417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.44x = 277,269.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,269.70/445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.46

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