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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.04, 663.42 and 420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.04, 663.42 and 420.72 is: 627.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.04 : 663.42 = 420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.04/663.42 = 420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.04x = 663.42 × 420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.04x = 279,114.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,114.06/445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.17

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