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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.59, 662.58 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.59, 662.58 and 295.79 is: 443.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.59 : 662.58 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.59/662.58 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.59x = 662.58 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.59x = 195,981.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,981.23/441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.81

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