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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 669.24 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 669.24 and 283.04 is: 424.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 669.24 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/669.24 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 669.24 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 189,421.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,421.69/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.94

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