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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.46, 668.70 and 443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.46, 668.70 and 443.48 is: 665.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.46 : 668.70 = 443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.46/668.70 = 443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.46x = 668.70 × 443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.46x = 296,551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,551.73/445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.73

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