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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.98, 444.69 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.98, 444.69 and 296.46 is: 409.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.98 : 444.69 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.98/444.69 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.98x = 444.69 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.98x = 131,832.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,832.80/321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.45

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