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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.72, 668.64 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.72, 668.64 and 263.12 is: 394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.72 : 668.64 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.72/668.64 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.72x = 668.64 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.72x = 175,932.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,932.56/445.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.72

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