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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.49, 610.70 and 298.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.49, 610.70 and 298.77 is: 447.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.49 : 610.70 = 298.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.49/610.70 = 298.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.49x = 610.70 × 298.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.49x = 182,457.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,457.35/407.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.76

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