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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.24, 651.90 and 445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.24, 651.90 and 445.88 is: 614.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.24 : 651.90 = 445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.24/651.90 = 445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.24x = 651.90 × 445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.24x = 290,669.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,669.17/473.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.21

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