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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 663 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 663 and 198.51 is: 297.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 663 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/663 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 663 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 131,612.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,612.13/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.91

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