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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 615.14 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 615.14 and 335.12 is: 462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 615.14 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/615.14 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 615.14 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 206,140.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,140.97/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.62

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