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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.51, 607.62 and 296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.51, 607.62 and 296.79 is: 444.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.51 : 607.62 = 296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.51/607.62 = 296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.51x = 607.62 × 296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.51x = 180,335.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,335.54/405.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.71

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