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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.66, 615.01 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.66, 615.01 and 298.64 is: 412.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.66 : 615.01 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.66/615.01 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.66x = 615.01 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.66x = 183,666.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,666.59/445.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.12

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