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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.77, 612.19 and 292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.77, 612.19 and 292.67 is: 438.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.77 : 612.19 = 292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.77/612.19 = 292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.77x = 612.19 × 292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.77x = 179,169.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,169.65/408.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.31

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