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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.39, 612.96 and 297.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.39, 612.96 and 297.03 is: 409.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.39 : 612.96 = 297.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.39/612.96 = 297.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.39x = 612.96 × 297.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.39x = 182,067.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,067.51/444.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.70

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