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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.04, 607.94 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.04, 607.94 and 308.25 is: 461.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.04 : 607.94 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.04/607.94 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.04x = 607.94 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.04x = 187,397.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,397.51/406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.52

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