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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.92, 614.06 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.92, 614.06 and 297.56 is: 410.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.92 : 614.06 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.92/614.06 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.92x = 614.06 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.92x = 182,719.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,719.69/444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.68

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