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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.57, 612.14 and 296.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.57, 612.14 and 296.49 is: 409.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.57 : 612.14 = 296.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.57/612.14 = 296.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.57x = 612.14 × 296.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.57x = 181,491.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,491.91/443.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.17

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