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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.32, 611.13 and 297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.32, 611.13 and 297.73 is: 446.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.32 : 611.13 = 297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.32/611.13 = 297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.32x = 611.13 × 297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.32x = 181,951.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,951.73/407.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.70

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