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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.76, 610.54 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.76, 610.54 and 297.40 is: 446.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.76 : 610.54 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.76/610.54 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.76x = 610.54 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.76x = 181,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,574.60/406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.39

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