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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.38, 663.35 and 422.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.38, 663.35 and 422.25 is: 628.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.38 : 663.35 = 422.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.38/663.35 = 422.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.38x = 663.35 × 422.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.38x = 280,099.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,099.54/445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.90

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