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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.96, 615.67 and 396.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.96, 615.67 and 396.69 is: 547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.96 : 615.67 = 396.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.96/615.67 = 396.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.96x = 615.67 × 396.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.96x = 244,230.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,230.13/445.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.66

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