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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.40, 665.69 and 297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.40, 665.69 and 297.70 is: 445.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.40 : 665.69 = 297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.40/665.69 = 297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.40x = 665.69 × 297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.40x = 198,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,172.76/444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.94

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