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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.94, 668.41 and 279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.94, 668.41 and 279.24 is: 418.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.94 : 668.41 = 279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.94/668.41 = 279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.94x = 668.41 × 279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.94x = 186,645.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,645.41/445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.54

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