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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.28, 668.15 and 263.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.28, 668.15 and 263.03 is: 394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.28 : 668.15 = 263.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.28/668.15 = 263.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.28x = 668.15 × 263.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.28x = 175,738.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,738.84/445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.67

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