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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.12, 666.32 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.12, 666.32 and 306 is: 458.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.12 : 666.32 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.12/666.32 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.12x = 666.32 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.12x = 203,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,894.69/445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.07

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