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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.75, 669.53 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.75, 669.53 and 342.68 is: 514.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.75 : 669.53 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.75/669.53 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.75x = 669.53 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.75x = 229,432.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,432.05/445.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.71

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