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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.64, 612.64 and 293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.64, 612.64 and 293 is: 439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.64 : 612.64 = 293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.64/612.64 = 293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.64x = 612.64 × 293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.64x = 179,503.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,503.52/408.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.27

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