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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.44, 614.82 and 298.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.44, 614.82 and 298.23 is: 411.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.44 : 614.82 = 298.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.44/614.82 = 298.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.44x = 614.82 × 298.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.44x = 183,357.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,357.77/445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.63

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