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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445, 666.24 and 307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445, 666.24 and 307.12 is: 459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445 : 666.24 = 307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445/666.24 = 307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445x = 666.24 × 307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445x = 204,615.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,615.63/445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.81

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