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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.05, 609.36 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.05, 609.36 and 298.11 is: 447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.05 : 609.36 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.05/609.36 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.05x = 609.36 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.05x = 181,656.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,656.31/406.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.37

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