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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.20, 666.52 and 430.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.20, 666.52 and 430.62 is: 644.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.20 : 666.52 = 430.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.20/666.52 = 430.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.20x = 666.52 × 430.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.20x = 287,016.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,016.84/445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.69

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