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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.17, 642.97 and 445.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.17, 642.97 and 445.49 is: 614.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.17 : 642.97 = 445.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.17/642.97 = 445.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.17x = 642.97 × 445.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.17x = 286,434.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,434.48/466.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.44

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