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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.14, 608.58 and 275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.14, 608.58 and 275.64 is: 413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.14 : 608.58 = 275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.14/608.58 = 275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.14x = 608.58 × 275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.14x = 167,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,748.99/406.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.03

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