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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 614.79 and 297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 614.79 and 297.90 is: 411.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 614.79 = 297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/614.79 = 297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 614.79 × 297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 183,145.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,145.94/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.10

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