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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.66, 562.64 and 297.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.66, 562.64 and 297.45 is: 410.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.66 : 562.64 = 297.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.66/562.64 = 297.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.66x = 562.64 × 297.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.66x = 167,355.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,355.78/407.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.53

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