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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 667.77 and 428.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 667.77 and 428.82 is: 642.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 667.77 = 428.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/667.77 = 428.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 667.77 × 428.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 286,353.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,353.13/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.51

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