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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.80, 669.13 and 344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.80, 669.13 and 344.18 is: 516.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.80 : 669.13 = 344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.80/669.13 = 344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.80x = 669.13 × 344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.80x = 230,301.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,301.98/445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.60

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