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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.35, 671.96 and 445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.35, 671.96 and 445.88 is: 614.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.35 : 671.96 = 445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.35/671.96 = 445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.35x = 671.96 × 445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.35x = 299,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,616.32/487.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.79

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