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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.67, 668.30 and 424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.67, 668.30 and 424.20 is: 636.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.67 : 668.30 = 424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.67/668.30 = 424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.67x = 668.30 × 424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.67x = 283,490.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,490.74/445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.11

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