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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.86, 665.09 and 298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.86, 665.09 and 298.68 is: 448.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.86 : 665.09 = 298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.86/665.09 = 298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.86x = 665.09 × 298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.86x = 198,649.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,649.08/442.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.56

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