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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.49, 664.23 and 305.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.49, 664.23 and 305.91 is: 458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.49 : 664.23 = 305.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.49/664.23 = 305.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.49x = 664.23 × 305.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.49x = 203,194.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,194.60/443.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.17

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