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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.95, 614.24 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.95, 614.24 and 297.68 is: 410.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.95 : 614.24 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.95/614.24 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.95x = 614.24 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.95x = 182,842.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,842.40/444.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.93

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