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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.10, 608.24 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.10, 608.24 and 308.13 is: 461.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.10 : 608.24 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.10/608.24 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.10x = 608.24 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.10x = 187,415.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,415.45/406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.51

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