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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.19, 666.33 and 402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.19, 666.33 and 402.56 is: 602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.19 : 666.33 = 402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.19/666.33 = 402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.19x = 666.33 × 402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.19x = 268,235.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,235.46/445.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.52

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