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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.04, 668.78 and 388.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.04, 668.78 and 388.61 is: 583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.04 : 668.78 = 388.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.04/668.78 = 388.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.04x = 668.78 × 388.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.04x = 259,889.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,889.31/445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.97

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