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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.12, 668.54 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.12, 668.54 and 308.43 is: 463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.12 : 668.54 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.12/668.54 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.12x = 668.54 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.12x = 206,197.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,197.79/445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.24

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