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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.85, 612.41 and 296.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.85, 612.41 and 296.90 is: 409.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.85 : 612.41 = 296.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.85/612.41 = 296.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.85x = 612.41 × 296.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.85x = 181,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,824.53/443.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.65

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