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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.32, 609.73 and 276.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.32, 609.73 and 276.41 is: 414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.32 : 609.73 = 276.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.32/609.73 = 276.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.32x = 609.73 × 276.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.32x = 168,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,536.30/406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.79

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