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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.37, 666.90 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.37, 666.90 and 329.64 is: 493.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.37 : 666.90 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.37/666.90 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.37x = 666.90 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.37x = 219,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,833.58/445.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.60

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