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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.56, 666.53 and 298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.56, 666.53 and 298.35 is: 447.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.56 : 666.53 = 298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.56/666.53 = 298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.56x = 666.53 × 298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.56x = 198,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,858.85/444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.32

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