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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.99, 669.21 and 202.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.99, 669.21 and 202.47 is: 303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.99 : 669.21 = 202.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.99/669.21 = 202.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.99x = 669.21 × 202.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.99x = 135,494.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,494.95/445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.81

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