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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.23, 608.66 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.23, 608.66 and 269.54 is: 403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.23 : 608.66 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.23/608.66 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.23x = 608.66 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.23x = 164,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,053.83/406.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.84

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