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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.48, 668.57 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.48, 668.57 and 309.48 is: 464.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.48 : 668.57 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.48/668.57 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.48x = 668.57 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.48x = 206,909.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,909.04/445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.46

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