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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.70, 668.95 and 373.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.70, 668.95 and 373.03 is: 559.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.70 : 668.95 = 373.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.70/668.95 = 373.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.70x = 668.95 × 373.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.70x = 249,535.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,535.81/445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.87

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