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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.59, 666.89 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.59, 666.89 and 291.48 is: 437.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.59 : 666.89 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.59/666.89 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.59x = 666.89 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.59x = 194,386.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,386.50/444.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.23

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