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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.65, 668.96 and 394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.65, 668.96 and 394.62 is: 592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.65 : 668.96 = 394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.65/668.96 = 394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.65x = 668.96 × 394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.65x = 263,983.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,983.02/445.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.36

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