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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.49, 668.46 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.49, 668.46 and 298.88 is: 448.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.49 : 668.46 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.49/668.46 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.49x = 668.46 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.49x = 199,787.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,787.10/445.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.47

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