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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 614.42 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 614.42 and 334.96 is: 461.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 614.42 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/614.42 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 614.42 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 205,804.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,804.17/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.78

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