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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.79, 614.75 and 298.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.79, 614.75 and 298.47 is: 411.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.79 : 614.75 = 298.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.79/614.75 = 298.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.79x = 614.75 × 298.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.79x = 183,484.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,484.43/445.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.59

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