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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.70, 668.92 and 444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.70, 668.92 and 444.26 is: 666.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.70 : 668.92 = 444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.70/668.92 = 444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.70x = 668.92 × 444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.70x = 297,174.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,174.40/445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.76

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