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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.94, 668.28 and 202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.94, 668.28 and 202.04 is: 302.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.94 : 668.28 = 202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.94/668.28 = 202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.94x = 668.28 × 202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.94x = 135,019.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,019.29/445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.77

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