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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.47, 668.54 and 359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.47, 668.54 and 359.01 is: 538.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.47 : 668.54 = 359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.47/668.54 = 359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.47x = 668.54 × 359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.47x = 240,012.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,012.55/445.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.78

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