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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 615.51 and 422.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 615.51 and 422.70 is: 583.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 615.51 = 422.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/615.51 = 422.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 615.51 × 422.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 260,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,176.08/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.46

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