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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.72, 667.76 and 419.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.72, 667.76 and 419.72 is: 628.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.72 : 667.76 = 419.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.72/667.76 = 419.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.72x = 667.76 × 419.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.72x = 280,272.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,272.23/445.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.81

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