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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.79, 613.37 and 297.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.79, 613.37 and 297.47 is: 410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.79 : 613.37 = 297.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.79/613.37 = 297.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.79x = 613.37 × 297.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.79x = 182,461.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,461.45/444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.22

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