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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.35, 663.57 and 396.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.35, 663.57 and 396.85 is: 591.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.35 : 663.57 = 396.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.35/663.57 = 396.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.35x = 663.57 × 396.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.35x = 263,337.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,337.75/445.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.31

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