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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.80, 606.84 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.80, 606.84 and 209.56 is: 314.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.80 : 606.84 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.80/606.84 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.80x = 606.84 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.80x = 127,169.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,169.39/404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.15

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