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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 614.34 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 614.34 and 297.72 is: 410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 614.34 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/614.34 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 614.34 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 182,901.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,901.30/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.88

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