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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.95, 668.41 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.95, 668.41 and 263.50 is: 394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.95 : 668.41 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.95/668.41 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.95x = 668.41 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.95x = 176,123.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,123.71/445.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.94

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