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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.54, 445.77 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.54, 445.77 and 296.46 is: 444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.54 : 445.77 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.54/445.77 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.54x = 445.77 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.54x = 132,152.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,152.97/297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.15

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