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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.75, 669.12 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.75, 669.12 and 263.50 is: 395.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.75 : 669.12 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.75/669.12 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.75x = 669.12 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.75x = 176,310.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,310.46/445.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.54

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