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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.79, 664.66 and 340.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.79, 664.66 and 340.29 is: 509.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.79 : 664.66 = 340.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.79/664.66 = 340.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.79x = 664.66 × 340.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.79x = 226,177.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,177.15/443.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.65

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