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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.21, 611.31 and 297.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.21, 611.31 and 297.51 is: 446.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.21 : 611.31 = 297.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.21/611.31 = 297.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.21x = 611.31 × 297.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.21x = 181,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,869.66/407.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.63

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