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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.78, 612 and 292.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.78, 612 and 292.62 is: 438.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.78 : 612 = 292.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.78/612 = 292.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.78x = 612 × 292.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.78x = 179,083.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,083.44/408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.09

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