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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.43, 664.05 and 298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.43, 664.05 and 298.25 is: 447.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.43 : 664.05 = 298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.43/664.05 = 298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.43x = 664.05 × 298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.43x = 198,052.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,052.91/442.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.65

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