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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 667.46 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 667.46 and 291.36 is: 436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 667.46 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/667.46 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 667.46 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 194,471.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,471.15/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.70

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