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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 668.16 and 283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 668.16 and 283.16 is: 424.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 668.16 = 283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/668.16 = 283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 668.16 × 283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 189,196.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,196.19/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.55

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