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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.86, 669.75 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.86, 669.75 and 377.52 is: 567.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.86 : 669.75 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.86/669.75 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.86x = 669.75 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.86x = 252,844.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,844.02/445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.09

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