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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.51, 668.22 and 282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.51, 668.22 and 282.70 is: 424.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.51 : 668.22 = 282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.51/668.22 = 282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.51x = 668.22 × 282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.51x = 188,905.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,905.79/445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.02

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