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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 669 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 669 and 291.96 is: 438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 669 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/669 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 669 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 195,321.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,321.24/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.25

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