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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.82, 615.44 and 298.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.82, 615.44 and 298.55 is: 412.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.82 : 615.44 = 298.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.82/615.44 = 298.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.82x = 615.44 × 298.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.82x = 183,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,735.04/445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.13

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