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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 668.81 and 306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 668.81 and 306.92 is: 460.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 668.81 = 306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/668.81 = 306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 668.81 × 306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 205,268.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,268.59/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.37

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