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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.98, 667.40 and 343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.98, 667.40 and 343.46 is: 515.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.98 : 667.40 = 343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.98/667.40 = 343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.98x = 667.40 × 343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.98x = 229,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,220.15/444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.13

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