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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 668.37 and 283.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 668.37 and 283.19 is: 424.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 668.37 = 283.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/668.37 = 283.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 668.37 × 283.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 189,272.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,272.36/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.68

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