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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.42, 668.13 and 262.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.42, 668.13 and 262.90 is: 394.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.42 : 668.13 = 262.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.42/668.13 = 262.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.42x = 668.13 × 262.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.42x = 175,651.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,651.38/445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.35

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