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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.64, 611.10 and 299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.64, 611.10 and 299.64 is: 449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.64 : 611.10 = 299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.64/611.10 = 299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.64x = 611.10 × 299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.64x = 183,110.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,110.00/407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.20

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