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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461, 634.32 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461, 634.32 and 445.04 is: 612.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461 : 634.32 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461/634.32 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461x = 634.32 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461x = 282,297.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,297.77/461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.36

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