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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.62, 667.32 and 282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.62, 667.32 and 282.84 is: 423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.62 : 667.32 = 282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.62/667.32 = 282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.62x = 667.32 × 282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.62x = 188,744.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,744.79/445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.56

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