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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.56, 616.06 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.56, 616.06 and 438.60 is: 606.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.56 : 616.06 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.56/616.06 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.56x = 616.06 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.56x = 270,203.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,203.92/445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.44

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