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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 667.20 and 396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 667.20 and 396.80 is: 593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 667.20 = 396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/667.20 = 396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 667.20 × 396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 264,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,744.96/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.92

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