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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.29, 610.35 and 291.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.29, 610.35 and 291.03 is: 437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.29 : 610.35 = 291.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.29/610.35 = 291.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.29x = 610.35 × 291.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.29x = 177,630.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,630.16/406.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.20

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