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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.62, 669.35 and 342.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.62, 669.35 and 342.55 is: 514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.62 : 669.35 = 342.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.62/669.35 = 342.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.62x = 669.35 × 342.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.62x = 229,285.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,285.84/445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.53

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