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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.18, 668.25 and 329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.18, 668.25 and 329.26 is: 494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.18 : 668.25 = 329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.18/668.25 = 329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.18x = 668.25 × 329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.18x = 220,028.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,028.00/445.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.25

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