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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.98, 614.33 and 295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.98, 614.33 and 295.64 is: 408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.98 : 614.33 = 295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.98/614.33 = 295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.98x = 614.33 × 295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.98x = 181,620.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,620.52/444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.15

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