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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.17, 609.30 and 308.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.17, 609.30 and 308.79 is: 463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.17 : 609.30 = 308.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.17/609.30 = 308.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.17x = 609.30 × 308.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.17x = 188,145.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,145.75/406.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.22

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