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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.65, 668.84 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.65, 668.84 and 263.20 is: 395.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.65 : 668.84 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.65/668.84 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.65x = 668.84 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.65x = 176,038.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,038.21/445.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.01

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