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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.70, 615.04 and 298.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.70, 615.04 and 298.31 is: 411.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.70 : 615.04 = 298.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.70/615.04 = 298.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.70x = 615.04 × 298.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.70x = 183,472.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,472.58/445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.65

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