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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.48, 614.28 and 403.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.48, 614.28 and 403.48 is: 556.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.48 : 614.28 = 403.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.48/614.28 = 403.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.48x = 614.28 × 403.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.48x = 247,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,849.69/445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.37

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