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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 668.56 and 336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 668.56 and 336.20 is: 504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 668.56 = 336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/668.56 = 336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 668.56 × 336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 224,769.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,769.87/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.24

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