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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 664.72 and 374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 664.72 and 374.08 is: 557.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 664.72 = 374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/664.72 = 374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 664.72 × 374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 248,658.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,658.46/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.83

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