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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.86, 669.15 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.86, 669.15 and 283.14 is: 424.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.86 : 669.15 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.86/669.15 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.86x = 669.15 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.86x = 189,463.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,463.13/445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.94

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