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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 667.71 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 667.71 and 342.96 is: 513.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 667.71 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/667.71 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 667.71 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 228,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,997.82/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.54

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