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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 667.17 and 398.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 667.17 and 398.74 is: 596.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 667.17 = 398.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/667.17 = 398.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 667.17 × 398.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 266,027.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,027.37/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.96

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