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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.77, 668.45 and 263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.77, 668.45 and 263.24 is: 394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.77 : 668.45 = 263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.77/668.45 = 263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.77x = 668.45 × 263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.77x = 175,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,958.12/445.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.73

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