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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.78, 655.39 and 445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.78, 655.39 and 445.54 is: 613.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.78 : 655.39 = 445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.78/655.39 = 445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.78x = 655.39 × 445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.78x = 292,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,002.46/475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.73

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