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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 614.58 and 298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 614.58 and 298.46 is: 411.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 614.58 = 298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/614.58 = 298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 614.58 × 298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 183,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,427.55/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.38

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