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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.32, 665 and 298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.32, 665 and 298.60 is: 447.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.32 : 665 = 298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.32/665 = 298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.32x = 665 × 298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.32x = 198,569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,569.00/443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.91

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