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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.16, 608.16 and 296.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.16, 608.16 and 296.62 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.16 : 608.16 = 296.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.16/608.16 = 296.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.16x = 608.16 × 296.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.16x = 180,392.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,392.42/405.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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