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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.45, 668.18 and 444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.45, 668.18 and 444.81 is: 667.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.45 : 668.18 = 444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.45/668.18 = 444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.45x = 668.18 × 444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.45x = 297,213.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,213.15/445.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.22

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