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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.20, 666.16 and 391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.20, 666.16 and 391.74 is: 586.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.20 : 666.16 = 391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.20/666.16 = 391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.20x = 666.16 × 391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.20x = 260,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,961.52/445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.17

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