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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.19, 668.06 and 262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.19, 668.06 and 262.94 is: 394.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.19 : 668.06 = 262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.19/668.06 = 262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.19x = 668.06 × 262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.19x = 175,655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,655.04/445.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.57

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