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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.44, 560.34 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.44, 560.34 and 301.59 is: 415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.44 : 560.34 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.44/560.34 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.44x = 560.34 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.44x = 168,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,992.94/406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.79

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