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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.48, 607.29 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.48, 607.29 and 297 is: 444.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.48 : 607.29 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.48/607.29 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.48x = 607.29 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.48x = 180,365.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,365.13/405.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.82

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