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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.83, 668.61 and 291.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.83, 668.61 and 291.81 is: 437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.83 : 668.61 = 291.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.83/668.61 = 291.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.83x = 668.61 × 291.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.83x = 195,107.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,107.08/445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.63

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