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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.04, 666.60 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.04, 666.60 and 282.32 is: 422.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.04 : 666.60 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.04/666.60 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.04x = 666.60 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.04x = 188,194.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,194.51/445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.87

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