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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.21, 666.51 and 297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.21, 666.51 and 297.13 is: 444.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.21 : 666.51 = 297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.21/666.51 = 297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.21x = 666.51 × 297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.21x = 198,040.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,040.12/445.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.82

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