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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.40, 667.70 and 291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.40, 667.70 and 291.40 is: 436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.40 : 667.70 = 291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.40/667.70 = 291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.40x = 667.70 × 291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.40x = 194,567.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,567.78/445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.84

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