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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.28, 671.87 and 445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.28, 671.87 and 445.28 is: 671.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.28 : 671.87 = 445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.28/671.87 = 445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.28x = 671.87 × 445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.28x = 299,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,173.90/445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.87

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