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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.95, 668.01 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.95, 668.01 and 309.26 is: 463.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.95 : 668.01 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.95/668.01 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.95x = 668.01 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.95x = 206,588.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,588.77/445.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.26

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