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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.97, 665.97 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.97, 665.97 and 297.60 is: 446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.97 : 665.97 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.97/665.97 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.97x = 665.97 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.97x = 198,192.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,192.67/443.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.41

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