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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.99, 671.57 and 331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.99, 671.57 and 331.24 is: 498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.99 : 671.57 = 331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.99/671.57 = 331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.99x = 671.57 × 331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.99x = 222,447.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,447.49/445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.78

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