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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.72, 663.04 and 198.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.72, 663.04 and 198.42 is: 297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.72 : 663.04 = 198.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.72/663.04 = 198.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.72x = 663.04 × 198.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.72x = 131,557.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,557.04/441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.83

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