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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.45, 608.18 and 296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.45, 608.18 and 296.91 is: 445.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.45 : 608.18 = 296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.45/608.18 = 296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.45x = 608.18 × 296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.45x = 180,573.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,573.24/405.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.37

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