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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.26, 608.25 and 309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.26, 608.25 and 309.78 is: 463.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.26 : 608.25 = 309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.26/608.25 = 309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.26x = 608.25 × 309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.26x = 188,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,423.69/406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.80

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