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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 669.42 and 428.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 669.42 and 428.76 is: 644.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 669.42 = 428.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/669.42 = 428.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 669.42 × 428.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 287,020.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,020.52/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.01

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