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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.20, 668.12 and 308.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.20, 668.12 and 308.51 is: 462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.20 : 668.12 = 308.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.20/668.12 = 308.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.20x = 668.12 × 308.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.20x = 206,119.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,119.32/445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.99

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