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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 667.17 and 408.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 667.17 and 408.11 is: 611.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 667.17 = 408.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/667.17 = 408.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 667.17 × 408.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 272,275.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,275.41/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.17

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