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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.24, 608.82 and 297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.24, 608.82 and 297.52 is: 445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.24 : 608.82 = 297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.24/608.82 = 297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.24x = 608.82 × 297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.24x = 181,136.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,136.13/406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.88

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