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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.36, 668.19 and 380.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.36, 668.19 and 380.83 is: 571.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.36 : 668.19 = 380.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.36/668.19 = 380.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.36x = 668.19 × 380.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.36x = 254,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,466.80/445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.37

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