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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.76, 612.04 and 298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.76, 612.04 and 298.40 is: 447.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.76 : 612.04 = 298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.76/612.04 = 298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.76x = 612.04 × 298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.76x = 182,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,632.74/407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.89

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