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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.80, 668.73 and 316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.80, 668.73 and 316.38 is: 474.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.80 : 668.73 = 316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.80/668.73 = 316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.80x = 668.73 × 316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.80x = 211,574.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,574.12/445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.59

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