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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.43, 611.13 and 292.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.43, 611.13 and 292.83 is: 439.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.43 : 611.13 = 292.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.43/611.13 = 292.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.43x = 611.13 × 292.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.43x = 178,957.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,957.79/407.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.24

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