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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.08, 872.43 and 445.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.08, 872.43 and 445.62 is: 615.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.08 : 872.43 = 445.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.08/872.43 = 445.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.08x = 872.43 × 445.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.08x = 388,772.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,772.26/632.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.07

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