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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.12, 610.98 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.12, 610.98 and 299.20 is: 449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.12 : 610.98 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.12/610.98 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.12x = 610.98 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.12x = 182,805.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,805.22/407.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.02

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