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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.13, 609.50 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.13, 609.50 and 298.20 is: 447.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.13 : 609.50 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.13/609.50 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.13x = 609.50 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.13x = 181,751.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,751.41/406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.53

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