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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.80, 608.76 and 298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.80, 608.76 and 298.26 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.80 : 608.76 = 298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.80/608.76 = 298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.80x = 608.76 × 298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.80x = 181,568.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,568.76/406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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