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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.95, 668.61 and 407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.95, 668.61 and 407.88 is: 611.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.95 : 668.61 = 407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.95/668.61 = 407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.95x = 668.61 × 407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.95x = 272,712.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,712.65/445.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.53

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