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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.49, 611.30 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.49, 611.30 and 191.08 is: 286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.49 : 611.30 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.49/611.30 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.49x = 611.30 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.49x = 116,807.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,807.20/407.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.65

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