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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.98, 663.31 and 305.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.98, 663.31 and 305.98 is: 459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.98 : 663.31 = 305.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.98/663.31 = 305.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.98x = 663.31 × 305.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.98x = 202,956.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,956.28/441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.20

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