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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 664.80 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 664.80 and 432 is: 644.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 664.80 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/664.80 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 664.80 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 287,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,193.60/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.39

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