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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.26, 662.90 and 296.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.26, 662.90 and 296.10 is: 443.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.26 : 662.90 = 296.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.26/662.90 = 296.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.26x = 662.90 × 296.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.26x = 196,283.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,283.21/442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.82

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