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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.12, 613.94 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.12, 613.94 and 297.50 is: 410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.12 : 613.94 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.12/613.94 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.12x = 613.94 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.12x = 182,642.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,642.59/445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.32

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