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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.07, 668.33 and 283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.07, 668.33 and 283.07 is: 425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.07 : 668.33 = 283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.07/668.33 = 283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.07x = 668.33 × 283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.07x = 189,184.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,184.17/445.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.07

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