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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.57, 662.66 and 295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.57, 662.66 and 295.51 is: 443.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.57 : 662.66 = 295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.57/662.66 = 295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.57x = 662.66 × 295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.57x = 195,822.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,822.66/441.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.47

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