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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 668.07 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 668.07 and 282.96 is: 424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 668.07 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/668.07 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 668.07 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 189,037.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,037.09/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.67

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