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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.12, 614.05 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.12, 614.05 and 297.81 is: 410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.12 : 614.05 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.12/614.05 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.12x = 614.05 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.12x = 182,869.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,869.49/445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.83

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