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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.94, 667.38 and 263.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.94, 667.38 and 263.47 is: 394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.94 : 667.38 = 263.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.94/667.38 = 263.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.94x = 667.38 × 263.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.94x = 175,830.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,830.51/445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.29

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