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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.08, 871.89 and 445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.08, 871.89 and 445.74 is: 614.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.08 : 871.89 = 445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.08/871.89 = 445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.08x = 871.89 × 445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.08x = 388,636.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,636.25/632.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.85

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