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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.06, 607.86 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.06, 607.86 and 296.52 is: 444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.06 : 607.86 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.06/607.86 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.06x = 607.86 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.06x = 180,242.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,242.65/405.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.98

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