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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.44, 617.12 and 296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.44, 617.12 and 296.84 is: 445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.44 : 617.12 = 296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.44/617.12 = 296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.44x = 617.12 × 296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.44x = 183,185.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,185.90/411.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.23

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