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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.44, 668.49 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.44, 668.49 and 291.32 is: 437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.44 : 668.49 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.44/668.49 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.44x = 668.49 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.44x = 194,744.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,744.76/445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.20

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