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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.45, 665.72 and 340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.45, 665.72 and 340.98 is: 510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.45 : 665.72 = 340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.45/665.72 = 340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.45x = 665.72 × 340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.45x = 226,994.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,994.28/444.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.73

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