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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 667.54 and 342.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 667.54 and 342.53 is: 513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 667.54 = 342.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/667.54 = 342.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 667.54 × 342.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 228,652.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,652.07/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.13

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