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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.35, 560.54 and 307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.35, 560.54 and 307.94 is: 424.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.35 : 560.54 = 307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.35/560.54 = 307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.35x = 560.54 × 307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.35x = 172,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,610.65/406.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.78

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