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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 662.76 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 662.76 and 297.84 is: 446.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 662.76 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/662.76 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 662.76 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 197,396.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,396.44/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.52

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