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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.98, 669.18 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.98, 669.18 and 426.96 is: 640.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.98 : 669.18 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.98/669.18 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.98x = 669.18 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.98x = 285,713.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,713.09/445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.64

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