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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.86, 615.53 and 410.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.86, 615.53 and 410.73 is: 567.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.86 : 615.53 = 410.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.86/615.53 = 410.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.86x = 615.53 × 410.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.86x = 252,814.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,814.58/445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.03

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