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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.08, 616.08 and 298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.08, 616.08 and 298.72 is: 412.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.08 : 616.08 = 298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.08/616.08 = 298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.08x = 616.08 × 298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.08x = 184,035.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,035.42/446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.56

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