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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.52, 668.66 and 301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.52, 668.66 and 301.36 is: 452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.52 : 668.66 = 301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.52/668.66 = 301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.52x = 668.66 × 301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.52x = 201,507.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,507.38/445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.30

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