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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.41, 665.43 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.41, 665.43 and 297.44 is: 446.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.41 : 665.43 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.41/665.43 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.41x = 665.43 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.41x = 197,925.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,925.23/443.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.37

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