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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.80, 668.70 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.80, 668.70 and 291.90 is: 437.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.80 : 668.70 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.80/668.70 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.80x = 668.70 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.80x = 195,193.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,193.53/445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.85

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