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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.87, 669.06 and 291.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.87, 669.06 and 291.87 is: 437.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.87 : 669.06 = 291.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.87/669.06 = 291.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.87x = 669.06 × 291.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.87x = 195,278.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,278.54/445.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.97

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