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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.42, 609.86 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.42, 609.86 and 269.54 is: 404.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.42 : 609.86 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.42/609.86 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.42x = 609.86 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.42x = 164,381.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,381.66/406.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.46

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