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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.06, 610.86 and 298.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.06, 610.86 and 298.52 is: 447.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.06 : 610.86 = 298.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.06/610.86 = 298.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.06x = 610.86 × 298.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.06x = 182,353.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,353.93/407.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.98

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