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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.45, 613.55 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.45, 613.55 and 297.18 is: 410.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.45 : 613.55 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.45/613.55 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.45x = 613.55 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.45x = 182,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,330.24/444.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.24

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