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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.06, 667.69 and 280.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.06, 667.69 and 280.43 is: 420.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.06 : 667.69 = 280.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.06/667.69 = 280.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.06x = 667.69 × 280.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.06x = 187,240.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,240.31/445.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.71

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