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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.99, 615.68 and 296.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.99, 615.68 and 296.86 is: 409.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.99 : 615.68 = 296.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.99/615.68 = 296.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.99x = 615.68 × 296.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.99x = 182,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,768.74/445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.81

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