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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.55, 612.90 and 362.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.55, 612.90 and 362.47 is: 498.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.55 : 612.90 = 362.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.55/612.90 = 362.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.55x = 612.90 × 362.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.55x = 222,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,157.86/445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.61

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