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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.80, 667.88 and 262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.80, 667.88 and 262.68 is: 393.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.80 : 667.88 = 262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.80/667.88 = 262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.80x = 667.88 × 262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.80x = 175,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,438.72/445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.54

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