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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.87, 607.62 and 296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.87, 607.62 and 296.94 is: 445.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.87 : 607.62 = 296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.87/607.62 = 296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.87x = 607.62 × 296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.87x = 180,426.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,426.68/404.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.64

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