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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.96, 668.06 and 337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.96, 668.06 and 337.88 is: 506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.96 : 668.06 = 337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.96/668.06 = 337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.96x = 668.06 × 337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.96x = 225,724.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,724.11/445.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.15

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