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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.64, 611.46 and 293.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.64, 611.46 and 293.06 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.64 : 611.46 = 293.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.64/611.46 = 293.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.64x = 611.46 × 293.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.64x = 179,191.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,191.41/407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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