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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.31, 609.64 and 296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.31, 609.64 and 296.72 is: 445.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.31 : 609.64 = 296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.31/609.64 = 296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.31x = 609.64 × 296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.31x = 180,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,890.88/406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.21

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