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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.52, 665.56 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.52, 665.56 and 298.50 is: 446.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.52 : 665.56 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.52/665.56 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.52x = 665.56 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.52x = 198,669.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,669.66/444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.93

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