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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.32, 668.10 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.32, 668.10 and 291.90 is: 436.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.32 : 668.10 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.32/668.10 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.32x = 668.10 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.32x = 195,018.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,018.39/446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.95

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