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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.82, 614.10 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.82, 614.10 and 297.40 is: 410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.82 : 614.10 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.82/614.10 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.82x = 614.10 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.82x = 182,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,633.34/444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.58

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