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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 667.98 and 302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 667.98 and 302.12 is: 452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 667.98 = 302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/667.98 = 302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 667.98 × 302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 201,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,810.12/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.85

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