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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.55, 613.23 and 296.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.55, 613.23 and 296.98 is: 409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.55 : 613.23 = 296.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.55/613.23 = 296.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.55x = 613.23 × 296.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.55x = 182,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,117.05/444.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.67

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