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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.02, 614.28 and 297.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.02, 614.28 and 297.87 is: 411.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.02 : 614.28 = 297.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.02/614.28 = 297.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.02x = 614.28 × 297.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.02x = 182,975.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,975.58/445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.16

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