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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.36, 609.76 and 269.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.36, 609.76 and 269.47 is: 404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.36 : 609.76 = 269.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.36/609.76 = 269.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.36x = 609.76 × 269.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.36x = 164,313.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,313.13/406.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.35

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