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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 667.67 and 291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 667.67 and 291.46 is: 436.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 667.67 = 291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/667.67 = 291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 667.67 × 291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 194,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,599.10/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.40

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