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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.83, 668.73 and 202.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.83, 668.73 and 202.53 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.83 : 668.73 = 202.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.83/668.73 = 202.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.83x = 668.73 × 202.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.83x = 135,437.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,437.89/445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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