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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.04, 608.46 and 275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.04, 608.46 and 275.72 is: 413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.04 : 608.46 = 275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.04/608.46 = 275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.04x = 608.46 × 275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.04x = 167,764.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,764.59/406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.17

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