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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.96, 612.60 and 296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.96, 612.60 and 296.54 is: 409.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.96 : 612.60 = 296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.96/612.60 = 296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.96x = 612.60 × 296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.96x = 181,660.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,660.40/443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.18

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