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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.37, 666.70 and 306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.37, 666.70 and 306.25 is: 458.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.37 : 666.70 = 306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.37/666.70 = 306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.37x = 666.70 × 306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.37x = 204,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,173.54/445.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.44

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