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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.21, 666.54 and 299.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.21, 666.54 and 299.63 is: 449.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.21 : 666.54 = 299.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.21/666.54 = 299.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.21x = 666.54 × 299.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.21x = 199,712.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,712.05/444.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.59

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