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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 667.14 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 667.14 and 282.88 is: 423.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 667.14 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/667.14 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 667.14 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 188,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,720.56/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.52

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