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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.30, 668.22 and 262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.30, 668.22 and 262.60 is: 394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.30 : 668.22 = 262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.30/668.22 = 262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.30x = 668.22 × 262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.30x = 175,474.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,474.57/445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.06

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