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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.74, 613.98 and 297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.74, 613.98 and 297.62 is: 410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.74 : 613.98 = 297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.74/613.98 = 297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.74x = 613.98 × 297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.74x = 182,735.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,735.41/444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.88

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