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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 669.44 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 669.44 and 292 is: 438.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 669.44 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/669.44 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 669.44 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 195,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,476.48/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.52

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