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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.88, 608.61 and 297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.88, 608.61 and 297.75 is: 446.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.88 : 608.61 = 297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.88/608.61 = 297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.88x = 608.61 × 297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.88x = 181,213.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,213.63/405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.47

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