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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.08, 668.36 and 427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.08, 668.36 and 427.64 is: 642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.08 : 668.36 = 427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.08/668.36 = 427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.08x = 668.36 × 427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.08x = 285,817.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,817.47/445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.17

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