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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 614.03 and 424.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 614.03 and 424.05 is: 583.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 614.03 = 424.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/614.03 = 424.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 614.03 × 424.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 260,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,379.42/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.92

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