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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.95, 615.39 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.95, 615.39 and 298.56 is: 412.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.95 : 615.39 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.95/615.39 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.95x = 615.39 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.95x = 183,730.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,730.84/445.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.00

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