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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 611.16 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 611.16 and 298.62 is: 448.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 611.16 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/611.16 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 611.16 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 182,504.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,504.60/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.24

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