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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.86, 668.10 and 263.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.86, 668.10 and 263.05 is: 394.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.86 : 668.10 = 263.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.86/668.10 = 263.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.86x = 668.10 × 263.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.86x = 175,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,746.78/445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.17

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