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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 622.40 and 445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 622.40 and 445.60 is: 622.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 622.40 = 445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/622.40 = 445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 622.40 × 445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 277,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,341.44/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.40

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