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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.95, 669.60 and 430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.95, 669.60 and 430.02 is: 645.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.95 : 669.60 = 430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.95/669.60 = 430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.95x = 669.60 × 430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.95x = 287,941.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,941.39/445.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.68

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