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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.94, 664.38 and 340.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.94, 664.38 and 340.47 is: 510.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.94 : 664.38 = 340.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.94/664.38 = 340.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.94x = 664.38 × 340.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.94x = 226,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,201.46/442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.69

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