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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.16, 668.30 and 282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.16, 668.30 and 282.28 is: 423.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.16 : 668.30 = 282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.16/668.30 = 282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.16x = 668.30 × 282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.16x = 188,647.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,647.72/445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.78

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