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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.63, 607.24 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.63, 607.24 and 296.70 is: 445.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.63 : 607.24 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.63/607.24 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.63x = 607.24 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.63x = 180,168.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,168.11/404.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.27

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