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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.58, 667.74 and 420.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.58, 667.74 and 420.93 is: 630.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.58 : 667.74 = 420.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.58/667.74 = 420.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.58x = 667.74 × 420.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.58x = 281,071.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,071.80/445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.80

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