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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.62, 664.17 and 298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.62, 664.17 and 298.90 is: 447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.62 : 664.17 = 298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.62/664.17 = 298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.62x = 664.17 × 298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.62x = 198,520.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,520.41/443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.50

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