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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.22, 612 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.22, 612 and 297.04 is: 445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.22 : 612 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.22/612 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.22x = 612 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.22x = 181,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,788.48/408.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.32

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