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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.12, 609.48 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.12, 609.48 and 298.20 is: 447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.12 : 609.48 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.12/609.48 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.12x = 609.48 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.12x = 181,746.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,746.94/406.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.52

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