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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.59, 667.46 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.59, 667.46 and 347.98 is: 521.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.59 : 667.46 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.59/667.46 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.59x = 667.46 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.59x = 232,262.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,262.73/445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.25

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