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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.63, 663.78 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.63, 663.78 and 298.64 is: 446.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.63 : 663.78 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.63/663.78 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.63x = 663.78 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.63x = 198,231.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,231.26/443.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.84

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