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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.48, 668.01 and 247.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.48, 668.01 and 247.69 is: 371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.48 : 668.01 = 247.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.48/668.01 = 247.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.48x = 668.01 × 247.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.48x = 165,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,459.40/445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.42

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