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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.02, 608.48 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.02, 608.48 and 261.48 is: 391.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.02 : 608.48 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.02/608.48 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.02x = 608.48 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.02x = 159,105.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,105.35/406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.87

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