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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.03, 610.56 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.03, 610.56 and 291.74 is: 437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.03 : 610.56 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.03/610.56 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.03x = 610.56 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.03x = 178,124.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,124.77/407.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.62

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