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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.48, 667.26 and 331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.48, 667.26 and 331.24 is: 496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.48 : 667.26 = 331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.48/667.26 = 331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.48x = 667.26 × 331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.48x = 221,023.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,023.20/445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.15

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