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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.32, 609.46 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.32, 609.46 and 190.04 is: 285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.32 : 609.46 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.32/609.46 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.32x = 609.46 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.32x = 115,821.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,821.78/406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.05

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