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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 666.83 and 290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 666.83 and 290.18 is: 434.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 666.83 = 290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/666.83 = 290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 666.83 × 290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 193,503.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,503.12/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.35

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