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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.08, 666.78 and 400.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.08, 666.78 and 400.02 is: 599.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.08 : 666.78 = 400.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.08/666.78 = 400.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.08x = 666.78 × 400.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.08x = 266,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,725.34/445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.28

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