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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.36, 608.60 and 296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.36, 608.60 and 296.40 is: 443.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.36 : 608.60 = 296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.36/608.60 = 296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.36x = 608.60 × 296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.36x = 180,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,389.04/406.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.91

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