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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.23, 666.63 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.23, 666.63 and 280.26 is: 419.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.23 : 666.63 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.23/666.63 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.23x = 666.63 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.23x = 186,829.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,829.72/445.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.63

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