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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 666.97 and 346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 666.97 and 346.48 is: 519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 666.97 = 346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/666.97 = 346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 666.97 × 346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 231,091.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,091.77/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.03

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