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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.35, 609.71 and 276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.35, 609.71 and 276.39 is: 414.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.35 : 609.71 = 276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.35/609.71 = 276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.35x = 609.71 × 276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.35x = 168,516.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,516.36/406.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.71

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