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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.95, 662.91 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.95, 662.91 and 198.54 is: 297.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.95 : 662.91 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.95/662.91 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.95x = 662.91 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.95x = 131,614.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,614.15/441.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.81

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