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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.27, 609.19 and 210.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.27, 609.19 and 210.79 is: 316.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.27 : 609.19 = 210.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.27/609.19 = 210.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.27x = 609.19 × 210.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.27x = 128,410.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,410.14/406.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.07

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