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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.37, 608.36 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.37, 608.36 and 297.44 is: 446.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.37 : 608.36 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.37/608.36 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.37x = 608.36 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.37x = 180,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,950.60/405.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.38

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