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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.44, 560.64 and 307.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.44, 560.64 and 307.90 is: 424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.44 : 560.64 = 307.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.44/560.64 = 307.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.44x = 560.64 × 307.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.44x = 172,621.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,621.06/406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.71

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