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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.02, 666.81 and 399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.02, 666.81 and 399.12 is: 598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.02 : 666.81 = 399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.02/666.81 = 399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.02x = 666.81 × 399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.02x = 266,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,137.21/445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.03

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