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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.83, 668.78 and 316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.83, 668.78 and 316.20 is: 474.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.83 : 668.78 = 316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.83/668.78 = 316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.83x = 668.78 × 316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.83x = 211,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,471.24/445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.33

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