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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.88, 613 and 298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.88, 613 and 298.96 is: 448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.88 : 613 = 298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.88/613 = 298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.88x = 613 × 298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.88x = 183,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,262.48/408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.21

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