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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.67, 668.16 and 262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.67, 668.16 and 262.82 is: 394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.67 : 668.16 = 262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.67/668.16 = 262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.67x = 668.16 × 262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.67x = 175,602.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,602.47/445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.02

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