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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.28, 609.71 and 269.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.28, 609.71 and 269.61 is: 404.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.28 : 609.71 = 269.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.28/609.71 = 269.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.28x = 609.71 × 269.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.28x = 164,382.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,382.57/406.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.61

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