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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.44, 668.16 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.44, 668.16 and 301.28 is: 451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.44 : 668.16 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.44/668.16 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.44x = 668.16 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.44x = 201,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,303.24/445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.92

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