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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.80, 668.28 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.80, 668.28 and 342.96 is: 514.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.80 : 668.28 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.80/668.28 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.80x = 668.28 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.80x = 229,193.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,193.31/445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.12

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