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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.93, 610.74 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.93, 610.74 and 291.96 is: 437.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.93 : 610.74 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.93/610.74 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.93x = 610.74 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.93x = 178,311.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,311.65/407.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.12

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