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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.92, 606.66 and 209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.92, 606.66 and 209.68 is: 314.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.92 : 606.66 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.92/606.66 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.92x = 606.66 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.92x = 127,204.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,204.47/404.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.15

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