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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 612.60 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444, 612.60 and 296.88 is: 409.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 612.60 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/612.60 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 612.60 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 181,868.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,868.69/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.61

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