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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 664.07 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 664.07 and 297.50 is: 445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 664.07 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/664.07 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 664.07 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 197,556.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,556.76/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.43

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