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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.08, 609.06 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.08, 609.06 and 200.46 is: 300.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.08 : 609.06 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.08/609.06 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.08x = 609.06 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.08x = 122,092.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,092.17/406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.66

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