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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.56, 668.61 and 388.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.56, 668.61 and 388.23 is: 582.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.56 : 668.61 = 388.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.56/668.61 = 388.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.56x = 668.61 × 388.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.56x = 259,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,574.46/445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.58

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