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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.91, 667.04 and 282.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.91, 667.04 and 282.79 is: 423.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.91 : 667.04 = 282.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.91/667.04 = 282.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.91x = 667.04 × 282.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.91x = 188,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,631.66/445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.03

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