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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 664.40 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 664.40 and 414.72 is: 618.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 664.40 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/664.40 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 664.40 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 275,541.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,541.00/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.50

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