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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.40, 665.38 and 298.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.40, 665.38 and 298.37 is: 446.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.40 : 665.38 = 298.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.40/665.38 = 298.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.40x = 665.38 × 298.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.40x = 198,531.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,531.47/444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.74

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