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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.41, 666.29 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.41, 666.29 and 299.82 is: 449.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.41 : 666.29 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.41/666.29 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.41x = 666.29 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.41x = 199,765.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,765.57/444.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.51

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