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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.80, 668.58 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.80, 668.58 and 373.14 is: 559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.80 : 668.58 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.80/668.58 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.80x = 668.58 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.80x = 249,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,473.94/445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.61

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