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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.96, 669.18 and 263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.96, 669.18 and 263.56 is: 395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.96 : 669.18 = 263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.96/669.18 = 263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.96x = 669.18 × 263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.96x = 176,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,369.08/445.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.48

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