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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.47, 666.60 and 291.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.47, 666.60 and 291.47 is: 437.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.47 : 666.60 = 291.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.47/666.60 = 291.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.47x = 666.60 × 291.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.47x = 194,290.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,290.57/444.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.13

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