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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.74, 667.37 and 291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.74, 667.37 and 291.27 is: 436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.74 : 667.37 = 291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.74/667.37 = 291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.74x = 667.37 × 291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.74x = 194,383.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,383.40/445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.09

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