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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.44, 444.63 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.44, 444.63 and 98.79 is: 148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.44 : 444.63 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.44/444.63 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.44x = 444.63 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.44x = 43,925.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,925.00/296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.18

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