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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.81, 613.62 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.81, 613.62 and 297.48 is: 410.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.81 : 613.62 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.81/613.62 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.81x = 613.62 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.81x = 182,539.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,539.68/444.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.38

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