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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.07, 614.37 and 297.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.07, 614.37 and 297.65 is: 410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.07 : 614.37 = 297.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.07/614.37 = 297.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.07x = 614.37 × 297.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.07x = 182,867.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,867.23/445.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.87

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