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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.41, 668.22 and 262.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.41, 668.22 and 262.95 is: 394.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.41 : 668.22 = 262.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.41/668.22 = 262.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.41x = 668.22 × 262.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.41x = 175,708.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,708.45/445.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.49

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