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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.67, 614.56 and 298.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.67, 614.56 and 298.34 is: 411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.67 : 614.56 = 298.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.67/614.56 = 298.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.67x = 614.56 × 298.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.67x = 183,347.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,347.83/445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.40

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