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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.70, 872.61 and 445.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.70, 872.61 and 445.86 is: 614.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.70 : 872.61 = 445.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.70/872.61 = 445.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.70x = 872.61 × 445.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.70x = 389,061.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,061.89/632.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.92

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