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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.41, 672.28 and 445.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.41, 672.28 and 445.41 is: 672.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.41 : 672.28 = 445.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.41/672.28 = 445.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.41x = 672.28 × 445.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.41x = 299,439.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,439.12/445.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.28

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