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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.17, 668.37 and 283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.17, 668.37 and 283.59 is: 425.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.17 : 668.37 = 283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.17/668.37 = 283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.17x = 668.37 × 283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.17x = 189,543.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,543.05/445.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.78

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