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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.62, 614.23 and 414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.62, 614.23 and 414.64 is: 571.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.62 : 614.23 = 414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.62/614.23 = 414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.62x = 614.23 × 414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.62x = 254,682.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,682.94/445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.53

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