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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.90, 668.16 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.90, 668.16 and 291 is: 437.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.90 : 668.16 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.90/668.16 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.90x = 668.16 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.90x = 194,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,434.56/444.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.03

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