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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.41, 663.28 and 297.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.41, 663.28 and 297.82 is: 446.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.41 : 663.28 = 297.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.41/663.28 = 297.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.41x = 663.28 × 297.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.41x = 197,538.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,538.05/442.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.50

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