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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.67, 614.91 and 362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.67, 614.91 and 362.63 is: 500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.67 : 614.91 = 362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.67/614.91 = 362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.67x = 614.91 × 362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.67x = 222,986.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,986.35/445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.35

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