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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 669.90 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 669.90 and 263.44 is: 395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 669.90 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/669.90 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 669.90 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 176,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,478.46/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.77

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