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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 668.28 and 263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 668.28 and 263.40 is: 394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 668.28 = 263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/668.28 = 263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 668.28 × 263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 176,024.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,024.95/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.75

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