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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 667.98 and 397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 667.98 and 397 is: 595.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 667.98 = 397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/667.98 = 397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 667.98 × 397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 265,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,188.06/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.13

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