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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.84, 667.82 and 381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.84, 667.82 and 381.12 is: 570.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.84 : 667.82 = 381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.84/667.82 = 381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.84x = 667.82 × 381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.84x = 254,519.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,519.56/445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.88

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