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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 662.49 and 198.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 662.49 and 198.47 is: 297.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 662.49 = 198.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/662.49 = 198.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 662.49 × 198.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 131,481.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,481.08/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.62

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