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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.42, 667.32 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.42, 667.32 and 291.66 is: 436.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.42 : 667.32 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.42/667.32 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.42x = 667.32 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.42x = 194,630.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,630.55/445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.96

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