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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 669.02 and 399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 669.02 and 399.24 is: 599.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 669.02 = 399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/669.02 = 399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 669.02 × 399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 267,099.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,099.54/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.79

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