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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.44, 560.91 and 308.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.44, 560.91 and 308.03 is: 425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.44 : 560.91 = 308.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.44/560.91 = 308.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.44x = 560.91 × 308.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.44x = 172,777.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,777.11/406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.10

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