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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 668.01 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 668.01 and 291.48 is: 437.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 668.01 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/668.01 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 668.01 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 194,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,711.55/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.06

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