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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.95, 667.97 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.95, 667.97 and 342.48 is: 512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.95 : 667.97 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.95/667.97 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.95x = 667.97 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.95x = 228,764.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,764.65/445.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.98

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