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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.81, 615.31 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.81, 615.31 and 296.44 is: 409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.81 : 615.31 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.81/615.31 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.81x = 615.31 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.81x = 182,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,402.50/445.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.15

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