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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.74, 667.74 and 346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.74, 667.74 and 346.98 is: 519.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.74 : 667.74 = 346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.74/667.74 = 346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.74x = 667.74 × 346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.74x = 231,692.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,692.43/445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.79

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