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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.27, 669.16 and 292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.27, 669.16 and 292.66 is: 437.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.27 : 669.16 = 292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.27/669.16 = 292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.27x = 669.16 × 292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.27x = 195,838.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,838.82/447.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.85

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