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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.79, 614.84 and 296.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.79, 614.84 and 296.41 is: 408.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.79 : 614.84 = 296.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.79/614.84 = 296.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.79x = 614.84 × 296.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.79x = 182,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,243.24/445.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.81

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