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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.28, 667.50 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.28, 667.50 and 283.04 is: 424.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.28 : 667.50 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.28/667.50 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.28x = 667.50 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.28x = 188,929.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,929.20/445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.29

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