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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 614.56 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 614.56 and 334.88 is: 461.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 614.56 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/614.56 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 614.56 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 205,804.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,804.55/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.86

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