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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.12, 687.22 and 445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.12, 687.22 and 445.52 is: 663.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.12 : 687.22 = 445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.12/687.22 = 445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.12x = 687.22 × 445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.12x = 306,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,170.25/461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.97

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