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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.28, 609.29 and 175.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.28, 609.29 and 175.03 is: 262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.28 : 609.29 = 175.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.28/609.29 = 175.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.28x = 609.29 × 175.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.28x = 106,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,642.29/406.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.48

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