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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.46, 667.78 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.46, 667.78 and 329.76 is: 494.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.46 : 667.78 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.46/667.78 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.46x = 667.78 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.46x = 220,206.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,206.31/445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.34

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