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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.18, 612.92 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.18, 612.92 and 296.56 is: 409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.18 : 612.92 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.18/612.92 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.18x = 612.92 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.18x = 181,766.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,766.76/444.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.22

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