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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.46, 671.53 and 415.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.46, 671.53 and 415.73 is: 626.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.46 : 671.53 = 415.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.46/671.53 = 415.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.46x = 671.53 × 415.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.46x = 279,175.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,175.81/445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.71

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