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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.12, 668.26 and 342.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.12, 668.26 and 342.47 is: 514.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.12 : 668.26 = 342.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.12/668.26 = 342.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.12x = 668.26 × 342.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.12x = 228,859.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,859.82/445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.16

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