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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.82, 663.06 and 436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.82, 663.06 and 436.60 is: 649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.82 : 663.06 = 436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.82/663.06 = 436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.82x = 663.06 × 436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.82x = 289,492.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,492.00/445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.35

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