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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.87, 445.29 and 80.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.87, 445.29 and 80.45 is: 120.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.87 : 445.29 = 80.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.87/445.29 = 80.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.87x = 445.29 × 80.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.87x = 35,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,823.58/296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.67

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