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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 669.14 and 437.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 669.14 and 437.43 is: 656.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 669.14 = 437.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/669.14 = 437.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 669.14 × 437.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 292,699.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,699.72/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.81

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