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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.06, 611.10 and 299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.06, 611.10 and 299.76 is: 448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.06 : 611.10 = 299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.06/611.10 = 299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.06x = 611.10 × 299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.06x = 183,183.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,183.34/408.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.91

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