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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.03, 668.01 and 394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.03, 668.01 and 394 is: 591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.03 : 668.01 = 394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.03/668.01 = 394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.03x = 668.01 × 394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.03x = 263,195.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,195.94/445.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.41

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