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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.16, 609.64 and 297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.16, 609.64 and 297.64 is: 446.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.16 : 609.64 = 297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.16/609.64 = 297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.16x = 609.64 × 297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.16x = 181,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,453.25/406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.75

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