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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.80, 668.46 and 308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.80, 668.46 and 308.44 is: 462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.80 : 668.46 = 308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.80/668.46 = 308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.80x = 668.46 × 308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.80x = 206,179.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,179.80/445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.49

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