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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 669.04 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 669.04 and 202.48 is: 303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 669.04 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/669.04 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 669.04 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 135,467.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,467.22/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.82

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