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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.63, 612.86 and 297.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.63, 612.86 and 297.21 is: 409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.63 : 612.86 = 297.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.63/612.86 = 297.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.63x = 612.86 × 297.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.63x = 182,146.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,146.63/444.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.66

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