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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.74, 614.66 and 435.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.74, 614.66 and 435.68 is: 600.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.74 : 614.66 = 435.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.74/614.66 = 435.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.74x = 614.66 × 435.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.74x = 267,792.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,792.89/445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.78

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