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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 614.76 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 614.76 and 298.32 is: 411.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 614.76 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/614.76 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 614.76 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 183,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,395.20/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.27

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