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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.79, 668.91 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.79, 668.91 and 263.54 is: 395.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.79 : 668.91 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.79/668.91 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.79x = 668.91 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.79x = 176,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,284.54/445.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.44

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