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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.71, 667.35 and 299.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.71, 667.35 and 299.69 is: 448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.71 : 667.35 = 299.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.71/667.35 = 299.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.71x = 667.35 × 299.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.71x = 199,999.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,999.79/445.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.72

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