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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.91, 668.39 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.91, 668.39 and 283.64 is: 425.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.91 : 668.39 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.91/668.39 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.91x = 668.39 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.91x = 189,577.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,577.38/445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.15

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