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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.26, 607.97 and 290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.26, 607.97 and 290.84 is: 435.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.26 : 607.97 = 290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.26/607.97 = 290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.26x = 607.97 × 290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.26x = 176,819.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,819.68/406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.24

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