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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.48, 668.86 and 349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.48, 668.86 and 349.64 is: 524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.48 : 668.86 = 349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.48/668.86 = 349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.48x = 668.86 × 349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.48x = 233,860.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,860.21/445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.96

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