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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.30, 668.18 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.30, 668.18 and 308.09 is: 462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.30 : 668.18 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.30/668.18 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.30x = 668.18 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.30x = 205,862.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,862.02/445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.30

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