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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 668.64 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 668.64 and 283.36 is: 425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 668.64 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/668.64 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 668.64 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 189,465.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,465.83/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.19

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