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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.52, 615.14 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.52, 615.14 and 298.50 is: 412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.52 : 615.14 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.52/615.14 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.52x = 615.14 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.52x = 183,617.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,617.80/445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.15

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