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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.91, 614.18 and 415.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.91, 614.18 and 415.67 is: 572.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.91 : 614.18 = 415.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.91/614.18 = 415.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.91x = 614.18 × 415.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.91x = 255,294.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,294.17/445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.53

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