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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.70, 667.42 and 404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.70, 667.42 and 404.66 is: 605.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.70 : 667.42 = 404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.70/667.42 = 404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.70x = 667.42 × 404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.70x = 270,078.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,078.18/445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.96

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