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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.74, 668.64 and 343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.74, 668.64 and 343.68 is: 515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.74 : 668.64 = 343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.74/668.64 = 343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.74x = 668.64 × 343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.74x = 229,798.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,798.20/445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.54

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