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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.48, 668.46 and 318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.48, 668.46 and 318.28 is: 477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.48 : 668.46 = 318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.48/668.46 = 318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.48x = 668.46 × 318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.48x = 212,757.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,757.45/445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.59

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