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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.46, 665.09 and 290.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.46, 665.09 and 290.37 is: 435.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.46 : 665.09 = 290.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.46/665.09 = 290.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.46x = 665.09 × 290.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.46x = 193,122.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,122.18/443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.49

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