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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.98, 666.18 and 296.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.98, 666.18 and 296.90 is: 444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.98 : 666.18 = 296.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.98/666.18 = 296.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.98x = 666.18 × 296.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.98x = 197,789.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,789.02/444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.49

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