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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.44, 610.80 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.44, 610.80 and 191.08 is: 286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.44 : 610.80 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.44/610.80 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.44x = 610.80 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.44x = 116,711.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,711.66/407.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.45

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