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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.66, 612.90 and 297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.66, 612.90 and 297.24 is: 409.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.66 : 612.90 = 297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.66/612.90 = 297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.66x = 612.90 × 297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.66x = 182,176.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,176.91/444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.70

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