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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 667.98 and 283.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 667.98 and 283.05 is: 424.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 667.98 = 283.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/667.98 = 283.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 667.98 × 283.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 189,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,071.74/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.58

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