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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.34, 609.51 and 98.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.34, 609.51 and 98.19 is: 147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.34 : 609.51 = 98.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.34/609.51 = 98.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.34x = 609.51 × 98.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.34x = 59,847.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,847.42/406.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.28

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