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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 668.70 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 668.70 and 283.32 is: 425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 668.70 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/668.70 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 668.70 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 189,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,456.08/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.44

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