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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 668.25 and 262.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 668.25 and 262.89 is: 394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 668.25 = 262.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/668.25 = 262.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 668.25 × 262.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 175,676.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,676.24/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.18

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