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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.89, 668.25 and 445.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.89, 668.25 and 445.17 is: 610.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.89 : 668.25 = 445.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.89/668.25 = 445.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.89x = 668.25 × 445.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.89x = 297,484.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,484.85/486.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.99

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