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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.98, 614.16 and 295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.98, 614.16 and 295.62 is: 408.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.98 : 614.16 = 295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.98/614.16 = 295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.98x = 614.16 × 295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.98x = 181,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,557.98/444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.02

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