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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.80, 668.66 and 283.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.80, 668.66 and 283.13 is: 424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.80 : 668.66 = 283.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.80/668.66 = 283.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.80x = 668.66 × 283.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.80x = 189,317.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,317.71/445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.67

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