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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 614.67 and 298.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 614.67 and 298.13 is: 411.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 614.67 = 298.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/614.67 = 298.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 614.67 × 298.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 183,248.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,248.49/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.57

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