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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 667.80 and 429.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 667.80 and 429.36 is: 643.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 667.80 = 429.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/667.80 = 429.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 667.80 × 429.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 286,726.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,726.61/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.00

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