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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.15, 667.87 and 402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.15, 667.87 and 402.02 is: 603.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.15 : 667.87 = 402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.15/667.87 = 402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.15x = 667.87 × 402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.15x = 268,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,492.75/445.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.15

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