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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.33, 614.95 and 298.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.33, 614.95 and 298.71 is: 411.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.33 : 614.95 = 298.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.33/614.95 = 298.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.33x = 614.95 × 298.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.33x = 183,691.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,691.71/446.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.56

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