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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.05, 608.61 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.05, 608.61 and 175.04 is: 262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.05 : 608.61 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.05/608.61 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.05x = 608.61 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.05x = 106,534.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,534.41/406.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.37

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