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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.92, 612.68 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.92, 612.68 and 296.56 is: 409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.92 : 612.68 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.92/612.68 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.92x = 612.68 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.92x = 181,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,696.38/443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.30

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