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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.20, 667.80 and 385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.20, 667.80 and 385.80 is: 578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.20 : 667.80 = 385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.20/667.80 = 385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.20x = 667.80 × 385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.20x = 257,637.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,637.24/445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.70

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