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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 669.72 and 342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 669.72 and 342.80 is: 514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 669.72 = 342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/669.72 = 342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 669.72 × 342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 229,580.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,580.02/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.90

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