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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.97, 668.85 and 292.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.97, 668.85 and 292.97 is: 439.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.97 : 668.85 = 292.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.97/668.85 = 292.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.97x = 668.85 × 292.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.97x = 195,949.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,949.64/445.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.38

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