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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.29, 608.63 and 308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.29, 608.63 and 308.96 is: 462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.29 : 608.63 = 308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.29/608.63 = 308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.29x = 608.63 × 308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.29x = 188,037.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,037.74/406.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.82

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