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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.81, 613.97 and 297.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.81, 613.97 and 297.39 is: 410.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.81 : 613.97 = 297.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.81/613.97 = 297.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.81x = 613.97 × 297.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.81x = 182,587.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,587.05/444.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.48

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