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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.56, 664.83 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.56, 664.83 and 396.84 is: 592.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.56 : 664.83 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.56/664.83 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.56x = 664.83 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.56x = 263,831.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,831.14/445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.13

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