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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.50, 608.52 and 298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.50, 608.52 and 298.04 is: 447.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.50 : 608.52 = 298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.50/608.52 = 298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.50x = 608.52 × 298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.50x = 181,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,363.30/405.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.26

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