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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.09, 609.35 and 308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.09, 609.35 and 308.56 is: 463.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.09 : 609.35 = 308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.09/609.35 = 308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.09x = 609.35 × 308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.09x = 188,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,021.04/406.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.00

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