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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.59, 615.02 and 298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.59, 615.02 and 298.35 is: 411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.59 : 615.02 = 298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.59/615.02 = 298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.59x = 615.02 × 298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.59x = 183,489.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,489.73/445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.79

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