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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.58, 668.03 and 269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.58, 668.03 and 269.84 is: 404.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.58 : 668.03 = 269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.58/668.03 = 269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.58x = 668.03 × 269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.58x = 180,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,261.94/445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.56

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