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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.30, 668.25 and 283.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.30, 668.25 and 283.10 is: 424.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.30 : 668.25 = 283.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.30/668.25 = 283.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.30x = 668.25 × 283.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.30x = 189,178.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,178.23/445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.84

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