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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.84, 667.96 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.84, 667.96 and 337.68 is: 505.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.84 : 667.96 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.84/667.96 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.84x = 667.96 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.84x = 225,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,556.73/445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.91

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