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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.80, 667.82 and 407.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.80, 667.82 and 407.73 is: 610.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.80 : 667.82 = 407.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.80/667.82 = 407.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.80x = 667.82 × 407.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.80x = 272,290.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,290.71/445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.79

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