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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 664.07 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 664.07 and 295.94 is: 444.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 664.07 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/664.07 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 664.07 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 196,524.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,524.88/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.06

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