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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 668.58 and 384.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 668.58 and 384.76 is: 577.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 668.58 = 384.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/668.58 = 384.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 668.58 × 384.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 257,242.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,242.84/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.76

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