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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.26, 613.72 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.26, 613.72 and 297.84 is: 410.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.26 : 613.72 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.26/613.72 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.26x = 613.72 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.26x = 182,790.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,790.36/445.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.53

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