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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 610.92 and 428.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 610.92 and 428.64 is: 587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 610.92 = 428.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/610.92 = 428.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 610.92 × 428.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 261,864.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,864.75/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.25

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