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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.96, 667.44 and 428.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.96, 667.44 and 428.92 is: 641.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.96 : 667.44 = 428.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.96/667.44 = 428.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.96x = 667.44 × 428.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.96x = 286,278.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,278.36/445.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.94

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