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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.49, 667.23 and 307.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.49, 667.23 and 307.91 is: 461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.49 : 667.23 = 307.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.49/667.23 = 307.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.49x = 667.23 × 307.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.49x = 205,446.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,446.79/445.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.17

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