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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.42, 661.52 and 296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.42, 661.52 and 296.84 is: 444.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.42 : 661.52 = 296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.42/661.52 = 296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.42x = 661.52 × 296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.42x = 196,363.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,363.03/441.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.84

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