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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.66, 611.53 and 299.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.66, 611.53 and 299.33 is: 449.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.66 : 611.53 = 299.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.66/611.53 = 299.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.66x = 611.53 × 299.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.66x = 183,045.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,045.47/407.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.01

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