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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.90, 667.62 and 391.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.90, 667.62 and 391.22 is: 585.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.90 : 667.62 = 391.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.90/667.62 = 391.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.90x = 667.62 × 391.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.90x = 261,186.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,186.30/445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.75

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