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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.49, 608.81 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.49, 608.81 and 296.44 is: 443.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.49 : 608.81 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.49/608.81 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.49x = 608.81 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.49x = 180,472.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,472.63/406.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.98

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