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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.10, 667.85 and 283.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.10, 667.85 and 283.10 is: 424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.10 : 667.85 = 283.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.10/667.85 = 283.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.10x = 667.85 × 283.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.10x = 189,063.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,063.58/445.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.77

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