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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.69, 669.35 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.69, 669.35 and 388.32 is: 583.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.69 : 669.35 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.69/669.35 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.69x = 669.35 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.69x = 259,921.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,921.99/445.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.19

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