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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.44, 614.88 and 298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.44, 614.88 and 298.02 is: 411.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.44 : 614.88 = 298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.44/614.88 = 298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.44x = 614.88 × 298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.44x = 183,247.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,247.95/445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.39

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