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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.09, 666.56 and 379.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.09, 666.56 and 379.71 is: 568.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.09 : 666.56 = 379.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.09/666.56 = 379.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.09x = 666.56 × 379.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.09x = 253,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,099.50/445.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.65

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