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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.85, 614.90 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.85, 614.90 and 335.13 is: 462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.85 : 614.90 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.85/614.90 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.85x = 614.90 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.85x = 206,071.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,071.44/445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.20

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