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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 663.48 and 298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 663.48 and 298.80 is: 446.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 663.48 = 298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/663.48 = 298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 663.48 × 298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 198,247.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,247.82/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.99

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