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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.29, 666.64 and 408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.29, 666.64 and 408.30 is: 611.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.29 : 666.64 = 408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.29/666.64 = 408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.29x = 666.64 × 408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.29x = 272,189.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,189.11/445.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.26

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