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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.11, 607.97 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.11, 607.97 and 309 is: 462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.11 : 607.97 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.11/607.97 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.11x = 607.97 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.11x = 187,861.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,861.19/406.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.59

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