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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.98, 600.92 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.98, 600.92 and 297.44 is: 445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.98 : 600.92 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.98/600.92 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.98x = 600.92 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.98x = 178,737.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,737.64/400.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.75

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