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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.15, 663.55 and 296.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.15, 663.55 and 296.66 is: 444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.15 : 663.55 = 296.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.15/663.55 = 296.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.15x = 663.55 × 296.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.15x = 196,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,850.49/443.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.21

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