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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.20, 608.84 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.20, 608.84 and 200.46 is: 300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.20 : 608.84 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.20/608.84 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.20x = 608.84 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.20x = 122,048.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,048.07/406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.46

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