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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 668.08 and 291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 668.08 and 291.12 is: 436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 668.08 = 291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/668.08 = 291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 668.08 × 291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 194,491.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,491.45/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.82

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