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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.58, 611.36 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.58, 611.36 and 299.04 is: 448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.58 : 611.36 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.58/611.36 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.58x = 611.36 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.58x = 182,821.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,821.09/407.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.55

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