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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 669.60 and 292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 669.60 and 292.90 is: 438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 669.60 = 292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/669.60 = 292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 669.60 × 292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 196,125.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,125.84/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.45

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