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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.17, 666.68 and 307.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.17, 666.68 and 307.83 is: 461.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.17 : 666.68 = 307.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.17/666.68 = 307.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.17x = 666.68 × 307.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.17x = 205,222.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,222.57/445.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.00

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