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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.06, 609.36 and 297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.06, 609.36 and 297.52 is: 446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.06 : 609.36 = 297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.06/609.36 = 297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.06x = 609.36 × 297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.06x = 181,296.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,296.79/406.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.48

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