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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.25, 736.62 and 445.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.25, 736.62 and 445.86 is: 614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.25 : 736.62 = 445.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.25/736.62 = 445.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.25x = 736.62 × 445.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.25x = 328,429.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,429.39/534.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.75

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