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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.46, 562.23 and 297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.46, 562.23 and 297.06 is: 409.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.46 : 562.23 = 297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.46/562.23 = 297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.46x = 562.23 × 297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.46x = 167,016.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,016.04/407.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.90

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