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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 613.98 and 423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 613.98 and 423.72 is: 583.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 613.98 = 423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/613.98 = 423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 613.98 × 423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 260,155.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,155.61/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.73

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