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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.92, 612.66 and 293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.92, 612.66 and 293.14 is: 439.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.92 : 612.66 = 293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.92/612.66 = 293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.92x = 612.66 × 293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.92x = 179,595.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,595.15/408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.19

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