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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.86, 614.97 and 296.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.86, 614.97 and 296.55 is: 409.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.86 : 614.97 = 296.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.86/614.97 = 296.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.86x = 614.97 × 296.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.86x = 182,369.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,369.35/445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.03

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