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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.09, 664.70 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.09, 664.70 and 298.50 is: 447.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.09 : 664.70 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.09/664.70 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.09x = 664.70 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.09x = 198,411.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,411.46/443.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.80

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