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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.40, 668.44 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.40, 668.44 and 299.44 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.40 : 668.44 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.40/668.44 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.40x = 668.44 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.40x = 200,157.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,157.67/445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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