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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.59, 665.96 and 346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.59, 665.96 and 346.98 is: 519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.59 : 665.96 = 346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.59/665.96 = 346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.59x = 665.96 × 346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.59x = 231,074.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,074.80/444.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.75

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