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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.90, 670.20 and 437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.90, 670.20 and 437.80 is: 658.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.90 : 670.20 = 437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.90/670.20 = 437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.90x = 670.20 × 437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.90x = 293,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,413.56/445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.03

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