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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 668.86 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 668.86 and 309.56 is: 464.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 668.86 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/668.86 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 668.86 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 207,048.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,048.18/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.61

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