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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 668.36 and 299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 668.36 and 299.68 is: 449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 668.36 = 299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/668.36 = 299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 668.36 × 299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 200,294.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,294.12/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.33

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