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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.62, 665.96 and 295.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.62, 665.96 and 295.49 is: 443.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.62 : 665.96 = 295.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.62/665.96 = 295.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.62x = 665.96 × 295.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.62x = 196,779.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,779.71/443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.58

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