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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.07, 613.74 and 299.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.07, 613.74 and 299.49 is: 449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.07 : 613.74 = 299.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.07/613.74 = 299.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.07x = 613.74 × 299.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.07x = 183,808.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,808.99/409.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.34

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