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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.84, 614.66 and 298.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.84, 614.66 and 298.22 is: 411.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.84 : 614.66 = 298.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.84/614.66 = 298.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.84x = 614.66 × 298.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.84x = 183,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,299.34/445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.13

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