Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.46, 666 and 377.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 445.46, 666 and 377.74 is: 564.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445.46 : 666 = 377.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445.46/666 = 377.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445.46x = 666 × 377.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445.46x = 251,574.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,574.84/445.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564.75
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