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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 736.25 and 445.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 736.25 and 445.61 is: 614.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 736.25 = 445.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/736.25 = 445.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 736.25 × 445.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 328,080.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,080.36/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.38

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