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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.76, 858 and 445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.76, 858 and 445.12 is: 614.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.76 : 858 = 445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.76/858 = 445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.76x = 858 × 445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.76x = 381,912.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,912.96/621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.24

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