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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.58, 612.93 and 296.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.58, 612.93 and 296.95 is: 409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.58 : 612.93 = 296.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.58/612.93 = 296.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.58x = 612.93 × 296.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.58x = 182,009.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,009.56/444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.40

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