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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.32, 613.26 and 296.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.32, 613.26 and 296.90 is: 409.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.32 : 613.26 = 296.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.32/613.26 = 296.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.32x = 613.26 × 296.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.32x = 182,073.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,073.83/444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.79

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