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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.82, 668.79 and 264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.82, 668.79 and 264.38 is: 396.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.82 : 668.79 = 264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.82/668.79 = 264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.82x = 668.79 × 264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.82x = 176,811.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,811.36/445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.60

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