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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 615.42 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 615.42 and 298.32 is: 411.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 615.42 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/615.42 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 615.42 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 183,592.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,592.09/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.72

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