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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 668.88 and 308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 668.88 and 308.56 is: 462.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 668.88 = 308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/668.88 = 308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 668.88 × 308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 206,389.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,389.61/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.84

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