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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.47, 668.52 and 337.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.47, 668.52 and 337.47 is: 506.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.47 : 668.52 = 337.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.47/668.52 = 337.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.47x = 668.52 × 337.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.47x = 225,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,605.44/445.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.44

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