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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.40, 668.55 and 394.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.40, 668.55 and 394.37 is: 591.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.40 : 668.55 = 394.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.40/668.55 = 394.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.40x = 668.55 × 394.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.40x = 263,656.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,656.06/445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.95

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