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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.37, 666.83 and 404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.37, 666.83 and 404.06 is: 604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.37 : 666.83 = 404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.37/666.83 = 404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.37x = 666.83 × 404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.37x = 269,437.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,437.01/445.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.98

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